She was too ill to take her place by his side when he attained the prime ministership, although she was able to join him when he retired to Belmont after his 1906 election victory, taking part in the welcome which had been organised by his aides and constituents. He thought of taking time out of his political activity to be with her, but she dissuaded him from this, and early in 1906 they left their Belgrave Square townhouse to move into 10 Downing Street.
He was too unwell to attend her by his side when he reached the top position as prime minister, although she could join him when he stepped down from politics and moved to Belmont after his 1906 election triumph, participating in the reception organized by his assistants and constituents. He considered taking a break from his political pursuits to be with her, but she discouraged him from this, and early in 1906 they abandoned their Belgrave Square residence to relocate into 10 Downing Street.