Princess Kate noticeably didn’t join husband William and the King and Queen on the latest poignant visit to Wales and royal insiders have now revealed why. 👀 Link in comments for the full report.

It was a poignant day out for the royals when Prince William joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in Wales to mark 60 years since the Aberfan tragedy.
In 1966, 116 children and 28 adults were killed in the mining village when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste slid down the hillside before engulfing Pantglas Junior School.
The Prince of Wales laid a wreath at Aberfan Memorial Garden that read: “In our memory and in our hearts forever,” in English and Welsh, and whilst Kate’s signature was spotted, royal fans were surprised that Kate didn’t attend, being Princess of Wales and a passionate advocate for children.

Just days before, she had dazzled alongside William at a state banquet for the Sultan of Oman.

However, our royal source reveals that there was a strategic reason why Kate chose not to attend this particular engagement.

“Kate knows when to bow out and when not to – she’s fully aware of how much attention she steals when she’s in the Royal lineup and the King and Queen appreciate her sensibilities when it comes to a cause close to his heart.
The 60th anniversary of that terrible day is no trifle and not every Wales-related engagement needs both of them present – especially one focused on the King and the direct connection William already has with the community.”

What’s more, our source says that with the colder months creeping in, Kate, who is in remission from cancer, has her health to consider as well.

“The cold and flu season came through early this year in the UK. Don’t be surprised to see William flying solo while Kate takes extra precautions this winter with her weakened immune system,” our insider adds.