Kate left 'feeling sick' after 'uncomfortable' duty she carries out every year
The Princess of Wales is currently resting as she takes a break from royal duties following abdominal surgery.
She's expected to be out of action until at least Easter as she recovers from the operation, which was carried out at the London Clinic. Her absence means she will miss a string of big royal events, including the Baftas and the Commonwealth Day service. However, it is hoped that by June she will be back for one of the biggest royal days of the year, Trooping the Colour, which sees her ride in a seemingly glamorous horse-drawn carriage. Every year since joining the Royal Family, Kate has enjoyed the very royal mode of transport to get from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade and back as part of the Sovereign's Birthday Parade.
Kate alongside Queen Camilla and Meghan Markle (PA)But royal fans were concerned at the 2019 event when she was reportedly left feeling out of sorts after the traditional carriage procession. Kate sat in a carriage alongside Queen Camilla, who was then the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they travelled to and from the military event. Some wondered why she looked at times a little off-colour and not her usually smiley self.
However, the Mirror revealed that it was the carriage ride that left Kate feeling somewhat sick due to the swaying motion. The late Queen also suffered seasickness – despite sailing in the Royal Yacht Britannia for 43 years – and recommended her favourite pills to Kate. A royal source said at the time: "The truth is the Duchess of Cambridge gets very seasick and doesn’t enjoy the rocking motion of carriages. Worrying she may be ill on such an important occasion as Trooping the Colour added to her stress."
The exact details of Kate's current condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private.
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News of the princess’s surgery was announced by Kensington Palace on January 17, with Buckingham Palace triggering a double royal health scare 90 minutes later when it revealed the King was to be treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.
Heir to the throne William, who has spent time at his wife’s bedside, has been looking after Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, with all his official duties on hold. A royal source told the Sunday Times the Waleses have switched to "100 per cent family first, day job second".
Kate will be under the careful watch of royal doctors and also benefit from the London Clinic’s aftercare, with dedicated physiotherapists on hand with a personalised plan and a video check-up at home with a nurse specialist on offer.
The family live in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor’s Home Park and are being supported by their staff, including loyal, long-standing nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton, are also expected to be hands-on in helping the Waleses navigate the next few months as the princess recovers.
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