While pregnancy often keeps public figures away from the spotlight, Kate’s journey was particularly difficult. She suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum — a rare and severe form of morning sickness that causes extreme nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. The condition affected all three of her pregnancies and often led to hospitalisation.
Despite the challenges, Kate went on to deliver Prince George on July 22, 2013, at St Mary’s Hospital in London. Reflecting later on her first moments as a mother, she told the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast: “He was very sweet. I was sort of relieved that he was a happy, healthy boy. Everything goes in a bit of a blur.”
Fast-forward three years to 2016, and Kate finally got the chance to watch Andy Murray win Wimbledon in person. This time, she was there alongside Prince William to congratulate him courtside.
“Many congratulations,” Kate told the tennis champion. “It was a great game.” William echoed the sentiment, saying: “So pleased for you — well done.”
A royal tradition in the making
Since then, Wimbledon has become a staple on the Princess of Wales’s summer calendar. Her passion for tennis is evident — from presenting trophies on Centre Court to sharing the excitement with her children.
And though she may have missed that momentous 2013 final, it’s clear that both Kate’s commitment to royal duty and her love for the sport have only deepened over the years.
