Kate Middleton ‘had to take fertility test’ before she married Prince William, new book claims
The unusual protocols the Princess of Wales faced have been discussed in a new royal book.
Kate Middleton is said to have 'had to take a fertility test' before she could marry Prince William, a new royal book claims.
- Kate Middleton was reportedly required to take a fertility test before she could marry Prince William.
- The Princess of Wales is thought to have had the same medical tests as Princess Diana.
- This Royal news comes as Prince George's Coronation role is causing 'arguments' between Prince William, Kate Middleton and royals.
Kate Middleton is alleged to have taken a test to see if she could bear children before she was allowed to marry Prince William, a new royal book claims.
For those not familiar with Kate and Wills love story, The Princess of Wales was 28 when she got engaged to the young prince and was 29 when they tied the knot. But it's understood that before the whole wedding could even go ahead it is claimed Kate had to take a fertility test to prove that she could have children.
In the book Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family, author Tom Quinn claims, "These are always carried out to ensure a future queen is able to have children. If Kate had not been fertile, there is little doubt the marriage would have been off."
Princess Diana is said to have had similar tests before her wedding to Prince Charles.
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Amusing and shocking in equal measure, Gilded Youth examines how the royal family has clung to outmoded traditions that centre on emotional coldness and detachment, and how, when it comes to children, the British royal family is still living in the Dark Ages.
Referring to Princess Diana, Tom explained, "Diana complained in a brief encounter with the present author that she had in all innocence thought her premarital check-ups had to do with general health, only realising later on that she had actually been tested for fertility. 'I was so innocent I just went along with everything at that stage,' she said."
Kate has gone on to have three children with husband Prince William, son Prince George, nine, daughter Princess Charlotte, seven, and son Prince Louis, four.
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Interweaving exclusive testimonies from palace staff with historical sources, Tom Quinn also uncovers outrageous tales of royal children misbehaving, often hilariously – from Edward VII smashing up his schoolroom to the Queen mischievously pranking unsuspecting visitors with dog biscuits to Prince William pinching a teacher’s bottom.
Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, Bang Showbiz - and the Scunthorpe Telegraph. When she's not covering family news, you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)
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