Kate Garraway says the 'struggles go on' as she's showered with support over Derek Draper hospital message

Kate Garraway has told fans that the 'struggles go on' as she shared how her husband returned to hospital after witnessing her be awarded with her MBE by the Prince of Wales. The Good Morning Britain presenter was recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.

And she finally received the award from Prince William last week with Derek, whose body has been severely damaged after contracting Covid in March 2020, watching proudly from a wheelchair nearby with his nurse, Jake, and Kate's mum and dad Gordon and Marilyn.

During her return to GMB after collecting her MBE during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Kate shared how Derek "burst into tears" as he watched her collect her award. "The lovely thing was Prince William said 'how's Derek' and I said 'here's here!'" Kate shared on the show.

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"So we turned and saw and then obviously Derek was very tearful and then spoke about Jake [Derek's carer] and gave Jake a wave as well. Prince William said he wanted to go over but he's not allowed to leave the rug. There's a very fancy red and gold carpet that he stands on."

After taking some time to reflect on the momentous occasion, Kate took to Instagram on Sunday (July 2) where she reflected on her incredible honour but also the reality of life with Derek's ill health carrying on, sharing how he was in hospital before and after the special occasion.

"Well what a week, that started with Derek in hospital and ended with Derek in hospital, but with this extraordinary day in the middle," the broadcaster shared. "I am so incredibly moved and humbled by the whole experience. So many of