THE excitement of their wedding had barely died down before the question of when they’d start a family started to gather momentum.
William and Kate were one of the most famous couples in the world and fans were eager for the fairytale to continue.
But it would be nearly two years before the announcement finally came – and even though the news was greeted with delight, there was also concern.
Kate was ill – and the reason the pregnancy was announced at that point was because she’d been spotted leaving a London hospital.
Royal pregnancies aren’t made public knowledge until after the first trimester when potential danger has passed and things are well on their way.
But the palace felt it wise to make the announcement early to put an end to speculation. An heir was on its way – but the Duchess of Cambridge, as she was at the time, was having a torrid time.
She’d been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that strikes about 15% of pregnancies and can be fatal in extreme cases.
It causes excessive nausea and vomiting and, unlike morning sickness, often doesn’t fade as the
