Kensington Palace was plunged into chaos in the early hours of the morning as an emergency royal gathering unfolded behind tightly locked doors — and ended with a revelation so devastating it shattered the silence of the night. At precisely 3:00 a.m., King Charles summoned the senior royals to Kensington’s private council room. Eyewitnesses saw Prince William arrive with red, swollen eyes, while Prince Harry rushed in from Windsor just minutes later.

Inside, the mood was described as “funeral-like,” with Charles himself fighting to hold back tears as he attempted to speak. Those present say William broke down completely, burying his face in his hands as his father reached out to wipe away his tears — a rare and heartbreaking gesture from the King. Then, piercing the heavy quiet, came an anguished cry that froze every soul in the room. Princess Beatrice, trembling and pale, clutched a sealed envelope before collapsing into her sister Eugenie’s arms. Her scream echoed down the marble halls:

“My father has… he’s gone… he’s really gone!” The words silenced even the reporters waiting outside, who moments earlier had been pressing for answers. Though the Palace has yet to release an official statement, insiders confirm that Beatrice and Eugenie’s father, the Duke of Ellensworth, passed away suddenly late last night after a brief undisclosed illness. The news was delivered in a private medical report handed to Beatrice during the gathering. By dawn, black drapes were seen being hung on the gates of Kensington, and the Union Flag was lowered to half-mast. Crowds have already gathered, leaving flowers and handwritten notes bearing the words: “Rest well, our beloved Duke.”