Queen Would Have Been 'Delighted' to Have William & Kate Nearby before She Peacefully Passed Away, Source Claims

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral Castle, surrounded by her loved ones.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's significance in the royal family cannot be contested. An insider confirmed that the couple would have been a stone's throw from the Queen had she not succumbed to health issues.

Prince William, Prince Charles and Diana's eldest son, has always been responsible for fulfilling his royal duties. In some way, this has earned him the trust and respect of the citizens, who believe he is the best candidate suitable for the monarchy's future.

According to the public and royal experts, the Duke of Cambridge, alongside his dutiful wife, Kate Middleton, has amassed adequate training to fit as Britain's King and Queen someday.

At first, Kate's inclusion as a royal following her marriage to the future king raised some eyebrows. Many wondered how a woman from a non-royal background would evolve as a queen.

However, now, she has become the royal fans' favorite, and it is impossible to think of the monarchy's future without the Duchess of Cambridge.

Also, royal fans are ready to accept her as the Princess of Wales following Prince Charles's ascension. Not long ago, one well-wisher congratulated her on her impending title, adding that she would be great at it.

Queen Elizabeth II's Relationship with Her Grandson and His Wife

Prince William's relationship with the Crown took a better turn when he experienced one of the most painful seasons in his life — his parents' divorce. The Queen established a tradition of having Sunday lunch with her grandson following Prince Charles and Princess Diana's divorce.

The idea was orchestrated by Prince Philip, who saw the need to bring his wife and grandchild closer. Apart from the lunches, he often excused himself from their company whenever it was time to talk about constitutional matters.

This was when William became more familiar with what was expected of him as the second in line to the throne. He has since lived up to his calling, having a less controversial lifestyle among the royals.

The Duke of Cambridge learned the Queen's "never complain, never explain" policy, which has earned him a popularity ratio of eighty percent, next to his grandmother, who was at eighty-five percent before her passing.

According to royal author Robert Lacey, William not only learned the standards of a royal, but he also proved himself worthy by "paving the way forward" for the family amid the crisis they experienced following Prince Philip's demise.

Fortunately, his level of commitment endeared him to his grandma, and it also influenced the Queen's fondness for Kate. Another royal expert, Andrew Morton, alleged that the Queen admired the young couple and was impressed at how Kate loves her grandson for his personality and not the title he bears.

For this reason, she invested time in nurturing their relationship compared to what she did for her son when he was married to Princess Diana.

Robert Jobson, author of "William At 40: The Making of a Modern Monarch, claims that on William's part, he provided a shoulder for his grandma to lean on, especially after Prince Philip's death, and he was satisfied with their relationship. In the words of Jobson:

"William especially feels his relationship with his grandmother has 'improved'… and their views are 'more aligned.'"

Queen Elizabeth II’s Health Made Her Absent from Some Events

Although the Queen had shown great strength throughout her reign, she had battled one health problem after another in the last year.

In February, when she received some dignitaries, including the Defence Services Secretary Rear Admiral James Macleod, and his replacement, Major General Eldon Millar, at the Windsor Castle, she appeared to have mobility issues.

The Queen moved around with a cane and even said, "Well, as you can see, I can't move," when asked how she was faring. Her health problems also kept her away from attending some activities at the just concluded Jubilee celebration.

Before then, the Palace released a statement that the Queen's attendance at events would only be confirmed on the same day.

And there were no exceptions, not even for very significant events like the Order of the Garter, a tradition born seven hundred years ago, where the leading monarch dresses alongside other dignitaries in velvet robes.

After analyzing the Queen's health, a royal historian maintained that she would not be present for this year's match, and indeed, Buckingham Palace did not state that she would be present. According to the royal historian:

"No way she will be able to walk [at today's Order of the Garter procession under the ceremony's traditional] heavy robes."

Eventually, the Queen honored the invitation but refrained from appearing in public. She walked with a cane, showing that she still battled her "episodic mobility problems."

The Queen Trusted Prince William and His Wife and Was Delighted They Were Close By

Following the Queen's deteriorating condition, her grandson, Prince William, and his wife announced they were moving to Windsor to be closer to her.

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge moved closer to the late monarch to show their support, they also planned on having Carole Middleton, Kate's mom, around to help with the kids.

Before now, the Cambridges already spent weekends at Frogmore House. However, following their most recent decision, sources claimed that her majesty would have been "delighted" to have them close at all times.

According to Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, the Queen needed more people like Prince William by her side as she was regularly on her own (except for her staff members).