Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper rushed to hospital after star’s ‘extraordinary’ moment getting MBE at Palace
KATE Garraway’s husband Derek Draper was rushed to hospital after she was awarded an MBE.
The Good Morning Britain host has told of the “extraordinary” moment she met Prince William at Buckingham Palace with Derek watching on.
But her bubble burst when her other half ended up back in hospital – and will return to the ward tomorrow as his “struggle continues”.
Writing on Instagram, Kate told fans: “Well what a week, that started with Derek in hospital and ended with Derek in hospital, but with this extraordinary day in the middle.
“I am so incredibly moved and humbled by the whole experience. So many of you have sent so many lovely messages, including the lady who stopped her car a few minutes ago outside our house to say ‘I know what you’re going through, and I know how much that moment meant and I am a nurse.’
“It was so wonderful to see Derek’s determination to be there. so kind of the Prince of Wales, to make it special for him and to recognise the work of Jake our incredible carer, who represents all those who make Derek’s daily life possible.
“And of course my long-suffering mum and dad.
“It was also so humbling to meet all the others, much more deserving than myself, who were there to receive their honours.
“The Prince of Wales managed to make every single one of them feel as special as they are.
“Tomorrow Derek is back in hospital and of course the daily struggles go on – but the fact that he was able to be part of Wednesday is to be treasured and I can’t thank everyone in the NHS and all around him who love him for making it possible.
“I have so many thanks to give but I must make sure I thank @lisaredmanltd for the loan of my ‘fit for a king dress’ and @missbsmillinery for its matching hat.!!
“Love to you all and happy Sunday.”