The Important Reason Kate Middleton Couldn’t Travel to Scotland with Her Husband to See the Queen Yesterday

In the snapshot, Middleton wore her hair completely straight and could be seen wearing a plain black shirt while seated behind the wheel. When the picture was taken, she appeared to be alone in the car. As it turns out, the duchess was driving to pick up her three children—Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte—from school.

Middleton and William were photographed escorting their children to school earlier this week, where all three children have started the new school year at Lambrook School. In one photo, the duchess was smiling while holding hands with her young sons. Meanwhile, the duke walked hand-and-hand with Princess Charlotte, who wore a school uniform dress.

Yesterday, William traveled to Balmoral Castle to be by the queen’s side, along with Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie (Countess of Wessex). All four members of the royal family were photographed entering the residence in a car and William appeared to be driving the vehicle. It was speculated that King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles were already at the royal residence before their arrival. Prince Harry joined the family as well.

As the old saying goes, “A mother’s work is never done.”

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