The Duchess of Cambridge was discharged from hospital yesterday after a four-day stay, and emerged looking happy and healthy as she smiled for a sea of cameras.
Pregnant Kate told reporters she was “feeling much better” as she departed the King Edward VII Hospital, before being driven away to Kensington Palace with husband Prince William.
The Duchess, who was admitted to the private Central London hospital on Monday, was suffering acute morning sickness – also known as hyperemesis gravidarum – which can cause severe dehydration.
But after four days of medical treatment, Kate’s sickness looked to be under control as the royal brunette appeared relaxed and well, immaculately dressed in a navy coat and knee-high black suede boots.
A St James’s Palace spokesman said: “The Duchess of Cambridge has been discharged from the King Edward VII Hospital and will now head to Kensington Palace for a period of rest.”
“Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank the staff at the hospital for the care and treatment the Duchess has received.”
Prince Charles has also expressed his relief at the news of Kate’s improved health and admitted he was ‘thrilled’ about the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy.
“It’s a very nice thought to become a grandfather in my old age,” he said. “I’m very glad my daughter-in-law is getting better, thank goodness.”
Kate, who has received visits throughout the week from sister Pippa, brother James, and mum Carole Middleton, is thought to have been given anti-sickness medication to get her through the subsequent weeks of this early stage of her pregnancy.
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