The lonely prince: William attends Hobbit premiere but has to leave Kate at home as she struggles to recover from sickness
Prince William cut a rather lonely figure on the green carpet tonight and admitted: ‘Kate would have loved to have been here.’
The prince arrived on his own as guest of honour at the UK premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in London's Leicester Square after his pregnant wife was forced to pull out of because of her severe morning sickness.
On his arrival at 6.45pm he was met by the cinema's general manager Tessa Street on the bespoke 'green carpet' that had earlier been graced by the film's stars, including Care Blanchett and Martin Freeman.
Tessa said: ‘It's really exciting to have his support for the film and the charity.
‘I was a bit nervous being on my own to meet him, but he was very friendly.’
‘I passed on my best wishes to Kate and he said 'She would have loved to have been here if she could'.
‘He also commented on the green carpet and the staging.’
The 65th royal film screening was in aid of The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, which supports industry employees during times of hardship.
One of the fund's trustees Debbie Chalet joined a line-up to meet William as he arrived.
She said: ‘This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and it means so much to have the support of the royal family.
‘It's such a shame Kate couldn't be here as well.
‘I said to William 'Thank you for taking the time to come and be here tonight' because I'm sure he wants to be at home making sure Kate's OK.’
The prince also chatted to the film's director Sir Peter Jackson and stars including Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Elija Wood and Cate Blanchett .
He joked with Australian Cate: ‘When I go to Australia I'm always winding up the Kiwis and vice versa, you always get a reaction.’
The engagement was the fourth Kate has missed after being hospitalised last week with severe morning sickness and she is unlikely to be seen in public officially until at least Christmas.
William attended the Centrepoint Winter White's Gala on Saturday evening on his own, and said of his poorly wife: ‘I don’t know why they call it morning sickness – they should call it all day and all night sickness.
VIDEO: The Prince goes stag at The Hobbit premiere
‘It’s a long old process but she is getting there.
‘She feels like it is going to go on forever.’
Sir Ian McKellan sent his best wishes to the Duchess before the performance, prompting a round of applause from the audience.
Kate, 30, who was hospitalised last week after developing hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition which leaves sufferers battling constant nausea and vomiting, suffered a relapse on Sunday and was deemed too ill to attend the charity gala.
Royal sources stressed there was no cause for alarm.
But it is clear that the Duchess has been hit badly by the illness, which affects three in every one thousand pregnant women, and she will continue to rest quietly at their home in Kensington Palace for the foreseeable future.
The prince arrived on his own as guest of honour at the UK premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in London's Leicester Square after his pregnant wife was forced to pull out of because of her severe morning sickness.
On his arrival at 6.45pm he was met by the cinema's general manager Tessa Street on the bespoke 'green carpet' that had earlier been graced by the film's stars, including Care Blanchett and Martin Freeman.
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Relaxed: The Duke of Cambridge arriving for the UK Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at Leicester Square, London
Tessa said: ‘It's really exciting to have his support for the film and the charity.
‘I was a bit nervous being on my own to meet him, but he was very friendly.’
‘I passed on my best wishes to Kate and he said 'She would have loved to have been here if she could'.
‘He also commented on the green carpet and the staging.’
The 65th royal film screening was in aid of The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, which supports industry employees during times of hardship.
One of the fund's trustees Debbie Chalet joined a line-up to meet William as he arrived.
She said: ‘This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and it means so much to have the support of the royal family.
‘It's such a shame Kate couldn't be here as well.
‘I said to William 'Thank you for taking the time to come and be here tonight' because I'm sure he wants to be at home making sure Kate's OK.’
The prince also chatted to the film's director Sir Peter Jackson and stars including Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Elija Wood and Cate Blanchett .
He joked with Australian Cate: ‘When I go to Australia I'm always winding up the Kiwis and vice versa, you always get a reaction.’
The engagement was the fourth Kate has missed after being hospitalised last week with severe morning sickness and she is unlikely to be seen in public officially until at least Christmas.
William attended the Centrepoint Winter White's Gala on Saturday evening on his own, and said of his poorly wife: ‘I don’t know why they call it morning sickness – they should call it all day and all night sickness.
Dignified: The Duke was forced to attend the premiere without his wife Kate Middleton who is still recovering from her illness
Waving to fans: Prince William attended another
charity event on Saturday without his wife. She has been forced to
cancel four appearances since being hospitalised
‘It’s a long old process but she is getting there.
‘She feels like it is going to go on forever.’
Sir Ian McKellan sent his best wishes to the Duchess before the performance, prompting a round of applause from the audience.
Kate, 30, who was hospitalised last week after developing hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition which leaves sufferers battling constant nausea and vomiting, suffered a relapse on Sunday and was deemed too ill to attend the charity gala.
Royal sources stressed there was no cause for alarm.
But it is clear that the Duchess has been hit badly by the illness, which affects three in every one thousand pregnant women, and she will continue to rest quietly at their home in Kensington Palace for the foreseeable future.
Recovering: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
pose for cameras after she was released from King Edward VII hospital in
London last week
Galadriel looks: Cate Blanchett leads the
glamour as she walks the green carpet at the UK premiere of The Hobbit:
An Unexpected Journey on Wednesday night
Baring the flesh: Blanchett appeared to cover up
for the chilly London weather but on second look went for a daring
backless cut to her gown
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spokesman for the couple said yesterday: ‘The Duchess of Cambridge will
not attend The Hobbit Premiere tomorrow evening and will continue to
rest privately. The Duke of Cambridge will attend as planned. ‘
Kate, who is barely eight weeks pregnant, was hospitalised for three days last week after repeated vomiting left her severely dehydrated
She was admitted to the King Edward V11 Hospital in London on Monday where her condition was stabilised by introducing fluids and nutrients via an intravenous drip.
She was finally sent home on Thursday morning with a batch of anti-sickness tablets - and strict instructions to rest.
On Sunday William was forced to cancel a planned appearance at the British Military Tournament at Earl’s Court after she fell ill again.
At this stage the Duchess's condition is not deemed serious enough to require further hospital treatment, but doctors are keeping a close eye on the Duchess to ensure she does not becomes dehydrated again.
Kate, who is barely eight weeks pregnant, was hospitalised for three days last week after repeated vomiting left her severely dehydrated
She was admitted to the King Edward V11 Hospital in London on Monday where her condition was stabilised by introducing fluids and nutrients via an intravenous drip.
She was finally sent home on Thursday morning with a batch of anti-sickness tablets - and strict instructions to rest.
On Sunday William was forced to cancel a planned appearance at the British Military Tournament at Earl’s Court after she fell ill again.
At this stage the Duchess's condition is not deemed serious enough to require further hospital treatment, but doctors are keeping a close eye on the Duchess to ensure she does not becomes dehydrated again.
Greeting fans: She battled the icy conditions to sign autographs for the waiting crowds
Leading stars: Cate was joined by her castmate
Sir Ian McKellen, who only revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed
with prostate cancer six years ago
Fancy seeing you there: The pair fooled around on the carpet before heading inside to watch the drama
Stellar line-up: Blanchett was joined by her male co-stars as they posed up together during the evening
Family affair: Andy Serkis brought along his wife Lorraine Ashbourne and his children to the glitzy bash
Silver lining: Actress Rebecca Ferdinando went for metallic as she walked the carpet and joined the other stars on the night
With his girls: James Nesbitt also made it a family affair with his wife and daughters, who all glammed up for the evening
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St James's Palace spokesman said: ‘It is well known that hyperemesis
gravidarum often recurs and, until further notice, to allow the Duchess a
degree of privacy during her pregnancy, we do not intend to offer
regular condition checks or advise of routine developments associated
with it.’
Hyperemesis gravidarum can cause such severe sickness and nausea that sufferers can even vomit blood.
It is thought to be caused by elevated levels of the ‘pregnancy hormone’ hCG, which the body begins to produce after conception.
The condition tends to appear at around six to eight weeks into pregnancy and for most sufferers disappears towards the end of the first trimester.
But for some it can go on as long as five months into the pregnancy and, occasionally, right until birth.
Hyperemesis gravidarum can cause such severe sickness and nausea that sufferers can even vomit blood.
It is thought to be caused by elevated levels of the ‘pregnancy hormone’ hCG, which the body begins to produce after conception.
The condition tends to appear at around six to eight weeks into pregnancy and for most sufferers disappears towards the end of the first trimester.
But for some it can go on as long as five months into the pregnancy and, occasionally, right until birth.
Date night: JLS' JB Gill brought his girlfriend along to the premiere both dressed to the nines
Man of the night: Martin Freeman, who plays lead
character Bilbo Baggins, showed off his dapper looks as he brought
along partner Amanda Abbington
Continuing their new look: McFly wore co-ordinating outfits in burgundy blazers and black suits for the outing
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