Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 20, 2025 · Entertainment

30 Years Apart: The Royal Battle with Morning Sickness

News that Princess Diana was pregnant with the heir to the throne was met with excited anticipation. Pictured in 1981

Royal Secrets Exposed: Princess Diana's Morning Sickness Woes Revealed!

In a shocking revelation that sent shockwaves around the world, it was announced that Princess Diana was pregnant with the future heir to the throne! But little did anyone know that behind the scenes, the young princess was struggling with the pressures of royal life and morning sickness that would make even the most seasoned mom-to-be green.

According to Andrew Morton's authorized biography, "Diana: Her True Story," Princess Diana was just 20 years old when she found out she was expecting her first child. And let me tell you, it wasn't exactly a fairy tale romance. In fact, it was a recipe for disaster! With morning sickness that would make even the most iron-stomached person wince, poor Diana was stuck in a cycle of vomiting and despair.

Diana holds the hands of well-wishers during her and the future King Charles's visit to Wales in 1981

"I remember feeling terribly sick, carrying this child, hadn't told the world I was pregnant but looking grey and gaunt and still being sick," Princess Diana confessed on tape. "I just felt like it was my duty to sit at the table, duty was all over the shop. I didn't know which way to turn at all!"

But what's even more astonishing is that Prince Charles, her doting husband-to-be, seemed completely oblivious to his wife's plight! In a transcript of one of Princess Diana's tapes, she reveals how she intentionally threw herself down the stairs at Sandringham in a desperate attempt to get her husband's attention. And when he finally did come back, it was only to dismiss her concerns with a curt "I'm going riding now."

It's no wonder that Princess Diana felt like she was losing her grip on reality! With morning sickness that seemed to have no end in sight and a husband who just didn't seem to care, it's a miracle she managed to keep it together at all!

Diana at the Guildhall in London on November 5, 1981 - the day it was announced that she was pregnant with Prince William

Fast-forward to the present day, and we find ourselves with another royal mom-to-be, Kate Middleton, who has also been diagnosed with morning sickness! But unlike Princess Diana, Kate has had the support of her medical team and the public's understanding.

In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, Kate opened up about her experiences with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe vomiting during pregnancy). "It was a really tough time for me," she confessed. "But I was lucky to have the support of my family and medical team. And now, I'm determined to use my platform to raise awareness and help others who are going through similar experiences."

And that's exactly what Kate has been doing! With her groundbreaking campaign, "Shaping Us," she's determined to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage for children under the age of five. It's a bold move, but one that could have far-reaching consequences!

The day before the Palace announced Diana's pregnancy she was pictured falling asleep at an event at the Victoria and Albert Museum

So there you have it, folks! The real story behind Princess Diana's morning sickness woes and Kate Middleton's determination to make a difference! Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy royal gossip!

Andrew Morton wrote about Diana's difficult first pregnancy in his authorised biography

Diana in the Scilly Isles when she was seven months pregnant

Diana meets the crowds in the Isles of Scilly

Diana at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor with Charles in June 1982 - days before she was due to give birth

The princess said in a tape: 'I didn't know which way to turn at all'

Diana hands a newborn Prince William to Charles, who became the first male royal to be present at a birth

Diana with a baby William at home in Kensington Palace

The now-Prince and Princess of Wales leave King Edward VII hospital after Kate was hospitalised there in 2012 during her first pregnancy

Kate had the condition during all three of her pregnancies

Kate at on April 29, 2013 - about three months before giving birth to Prince George

Kate and William at St Mary's Hospital with newborn George