Kate Middleton ‘begged’ to be allowed to go to Wimbledon after being ‘banned’ from match

The Princess of Wales once had to “beg” to attend Wimbledon in 2013 while heavily pregnant with Prince George. Despite her eagerness, doctors advised against it due to her advanced pregnancy and struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness.

Kate revealed this during the BBC documentary *Our Wimbledon*, telling Sue Barker she was disappointed to miss the finals. She later wrote to Andy Murray, apologizing for her absence and congratulating him on his victory. Prince George was born just two weeks later on July 22.

Hyperemesis gravidarum left Kate battling extreme nausea and dehydration during all three pregnancies. The condition, which can require hospitalization, made travel risky so close to her due date. Still, she joked about trying to convince doctors to let her go.

By 2016, Kate and Prince William were able to attend Wimbledon together, watching Murray win another title. The couple congratulated him afterward, with Kate calling it a “great game.” The event has since become a family tradition, with George and Charlotte often joining.

Reflecting on George’s birth, Kate described it as “amazing” but exhausting. She recalled a sleepless night in the hospital during a thunderstorm, though George remained peaceful. The prince weighed a healthy 8lb 6oz at birth.

Wimbledon remains special to Kate, who is now a regular attendee. Her early missed finals highlight the challenges she faced as a working royal balancing health and duty. The story also shows her dedication to supporting British sports.

Today, Kate enjoys sharing Wimbledon with her children, creating new memories at the tournament she once had to watch from afar. Her journey from a pregnant royal sidelined by illness to a confident mother at center court reflects her resilience.