Kate Garraway feels ‘pressure’ as children haven’t visited Derek Draper ‘Very difficult'
KATE GARRAWAY'S husband Derek Draper is still in hospital, and his two children are yet to go and visit him in person.
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Kate Garraway featured in tonight’s Pride of Britain Awards, as she introduced Prince William and Kate Middleton to present the special award to the National Health Service. Before the award was given, the Good Morning Britain presenter spoke to the two royals about her own experience of dealing with the NHS, particularly with her husband Derek Draper who is still battling coronavirus in hospital.
“This very special award is for every single one of the frontline heroes and to present the award is The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” Kate began.
“Thank you for coming and doing all of this.
“I think you’re amazing to be doing this, you’ve had such a hard time yourself,” Kate said and then asked: “How are you doing?”
“We’re doing okay, it’s very difficult because you can’t visit, the children still haven’t got to visit and I think that’s a huge pressure for everybody,” Kate revealed.
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“It’s been very difficult for a lot of people, it really has,” Prince William added.
“You’ve had it in your own family as well?” Kate asked.
And the heir to the throne replied: “Yes, my father had it very early on.”
“Actually around the same time Derek contracted it,” Kate remarked.
A videotape was then played, featured several cover-19 patients and the people who had looked after them during their time in hospital.
Kate appeared in the video and said: “There’s no doubt, the NHS saved my husband, Derek’s life. He wouldn’t be here without individuals that have kept him alive.
“You can never find enough words can you, to say thank you.”
Those watching at home were moved by the segment and took to Twitter to comment.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to our frontline heroes. Watch the Pride of Britain awards tonight on ITV at 9pm #celebratingheroes #prideofbritain@DailyMirror @TSB pic.twitter.com/sHnwOMVUnC
— Pride of Britain (@PrideOfBritain) November 1, 2020
"Love William & Kate but I really feel for #KateGarraway and her husband.. think he’s the person who’s been in a COVID Ward the longest," a tweet read.
Someone else said: "The Duchess of Cambridge asking Kate Garraway how she is I just love Catherine. She’s just stunning, so gracious #PrideOfBritain."
Derek has been in hospital since March.
His condition is stable and progress is slowly being made.
The other day, Kate explained how he spoke for the first time when nurses asked him how he felt.
Pride of Britain is available to watch on the ITV Hub now.