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.
She was unable to stand by his side when he became prime minister due to illness, although she joined him after he retired to Belmont following his 1906 election success, participating in the welcoming ceremony arranged by his staff and constituents. He considered taking a break from politics to be with her, but she dissuaded him, and they left their Belgrave Square home in January 1906 to move into 10 Downing Street.