Kate’s busy life of official visits had to fit round battle with morning sickness
SEVERE MORNING sickness did not prevent the Duchess of Cambridge from carrying out a significant number of engagements.
She suffered from the condition at the start of all three of her pregnancies, and as her third was announced last September, she was forced to cancel an appearance. Hyperemesis gravidarum causes severe vomiting and can lead to dehydration, weight loss and toxins in the blood.
A few days later, she was too poorly to be able to accompany Prince George on his first day at school.
But the Duchess did not need the same level of care as with her first pregnancy, when she was treated in hospital.
She made her first public appearance almost five weeks later, attending a mental health reception at Buckingham Palace with the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry. At the time a royal aide said: “The Duchess’ condi- tion is improving but she’s still suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.”
It is thought a number of Kate’s engagements were postponed due to the illness, but in the new year she carried out a significant number as her baby bump became more prominent.
In January, she attended a string of engagements and appeared to be back in good health, rounding off the month by travelling with William to Norway and Sweden for an official visit.