In a dramatic revelation that underscores the deepening constitutional crisis surrounding the Union, the Duke of Cambridge made a private and unprecedented appeal to his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, The Daily Mail can exclusively disclose.
Senior palace sources have confirmed that Prince William, deeply concerned about the escalating push for a second Scottish independence referendum, urged the Monarch to consider using her soft power and considerable influence to help safeguard the future of the United Kingdom.
A Monarch's Constitutional Neutrality
The Queen, throughout her historic reign, was famously scrupulous in maintaining political neutrality—a cornerstone of the modern monarchy. Any direct intervention in the politically charged debate over Scottish independence would have represented a significant departure from this long-held tradition.
This places the late Monarch in an immensely difficult position, torn between her official role as an impartial sovereign and her grandson's passionate plea to protect the realm she vowed to serve.
Mounting Pressure for IndyRef2
The Duke's intervention comes against a backdrop of intensifying pressure from the Scottish National Party (SNP) and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for a fresh vote on separation, despite the 2014 referendum which saw Scotland vote to remain in the UK.
Pro-Unionists fear that a second referendum, potentially fuelled by Brexit-related discontent, could yield a different result, irrevocably fracturing the 300-year-old Union.
The Royal Family's Deep Ties to Scotland
The Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire is not merely a holiday home for the Royals; it is considered a private sanctuary and a place deeply cherished by the family. The potential loss of this part of the United Kingdom is understood to be a matter of profound personal and constitutional significance to Prince William and the wider Royal Family.
This move by the future King signals a potentially more assertive role for the monarchy in defending the Union, a cause that remains close to the heart of the institution.
As the debate over Scotland's future continues to dominate political discourse, this revelation offers a startling glimpse into the private concerns of the Royal Family and the immense pressure they face as the United Kingdom's future hangs in the balance.
