The Real Reason Kate Middleton Couldn’t Call her Mother After Prince George’s Birth

It’s no secret that Kate Middleton isn’t a fan of hospitals. But when it came time for her to give birth to her first child, Prince George, she not only had to endure the loss of her freedom but also couldn’t make a simple phone call to her own mother. Ever wondered why? Well, there’s an intriguing reason behind this royal rule.

Kate experienced a tough time during her pregnancies, dealing with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. As a result, she had to stay in the hospital multiple times, including one before George’s birth. And when the big day finally arrived, Kate wasn’t allowed to call her parents right away. In fact, no one could know about the birth until Queen Elizabeth was informed.

While it may seem strict, this rule exists to ensure that the current monarch is the very first to know about the birth of a future king or queen. Prince William had to use a specially encrypted phone to share the news with his grandmother before anyone else could be told. It’s all about following protocol and maintaining the order of succession.

But let’s not forget the challenges Kate faced during her pregnancies. In a podcast interview, she described her experience with acute morning sickness as “rotten” and “utterly sick.” She had to rely on meditation and deep breathing techniques to cope with the physical and emotional toll. And while she found some relief during labor, she acknowledged that every pregnancy and birth is different.