At this moment, footsteps echoed outside the conference room.
The attendant entered and, after saluting, addressed Viscount Melbourne: "Prime Minister, Her Majesty the Queen wishes to speak with you alone first, please proceed to the study."
Melbourne nodded, asking no questions and showing no hesitation.
He got up and put on his coat, turned, and bowed slightly to Wellington: "Your Excellency, I shall go ahead."
"Good luck." The Duke of Wellington raised his hand to bid farewell, and as the top Royalist in British politics, he was not dissatisfied with such arrangements.
Viscount Melbourne left the conference room following the attendant, leaving the Duke of Wellington alone in the room.
Taking advantage of others not yet arriving at Kensington Palace, the Old Duke originally intended to rest for a while.
However, just as he closed his eyes, a familiar, humble voice reached his ears: "Your Excellency, Duke."
Arthur had arrived at some unknown time.
