Photographs have emerged of Kate Middleton leaving her home to pick up her three children from their first day of school as concerns deepen over the Queen's health. The Duchess of Cambridge was driving from her home in Windsor to collect them from Lambrook school when the pictures were taken.
The news follows growing concern about the 96-year-old Queen's health after a period where she has cancelled several official and private engagements. Whilst Prince William joined the rest of the senior royals in rushing to Balmoral, the Duchess of Cambridge didn't make the journey north because it was the children's first day at school.
In a statement Kensington Palace said: "The Duchess of Cambridge has remained in Windsor as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are on their first full day at their new school."