Kate Middleton returned to Adelaide Cottage to reunite with her family after undergoing two weeks of hospitalization following her abdominal surgery. The family of five spent several days at Anmer Hall during the children’s half-term break, indicating her ability to travel as a positive sign of her recovery.
Kate has expressed her aversion to hospital stays in the past, despite having significant experiences there, particularly giving birth to three children, beginning with Prince George in 2013.
Upon George’s birth, there was immense curiosity worldwide, yet initially, even Kate Middleton was prohibited from contacting her own mother, underscoring the stringent protocol surrounding royal births.
Kate Middleton endured a two-week hospital stay at The London Clinic before reuniting with her children, a challenging period for any parent.
The reuniting of George, Charlotte, and Louis with their mother at Adelaide Cottage allows for a return to normalcy in family life.
Despite the unique challenges of royal upbringing, William and Kate have endeavored to provide their children with as ordinary a childhood as possible, reflecting their desire to modernize the monarchy.
Before the birth of their eldest son, Kate faced difficulties during pregnancy, including a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum, or acute morning sickness, necessitating hospitalization, an ordeal she described as “rotten.”
In a podcast interview with Giovanna Fletcher, Kate discussed her experience with morning sickness, emphasizing its varied impact on individuals and families.
According to Express, Kate shared her experience with a husband whose wife had a similar pregnancy condition, saying, “I went through that. I know what that feels like.”
In 2020, Kate Middleton appeared on Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast, Happy Mum, Happy Baby, discussing her challenging pregnancy.
“It was awful. I was extremely ill,” she stated. “Despite not eating properly, my body managed to nourish new life, which I find fascinating.”
William felt helpless seeing her suffer, unable to alleviate her discomfort.
Kate admitted she found labor somewhat enjoyable because it signified the end of her difficult pregnancy.
“It provided closure,” she elaborated. “However, everyone’s experience differs. No two pregnancies or births are alike.”
