MARCH 2020
Kate revealed she and Prince Charles had acquired ‘comparatively shut’ on the Prince’s Belief Awards on March 11 – Charles was recognized with coronavirus in mid-March.
She stated: ‘Across the 29/30 March, I got here residence got here in and stated [to Derek] ‘god you look in poor health.’
‘He stated he had a headache, numbness in his proper hand, and was struggling to breathe,
‘I rang Dr Hilary (Jones) and tried to get by way of, he talked to Derek. He stated put me again on, I believe you might want to name an ambulance’
Derek, 52, was taken into hospital on March 30 and remained in an unresponsive situation.
APRIL
Kate and her youngsters remoted at residence after she displayed ‘delicate signs’.
Kate stated: ‘Derek stays in intensive care and remains to be very in poor health. I am afraid it stays an excruciatingly worrying time.
‘I am afraid he’s nonetheless in a deeply vital situation, however he’s nonetheless right here, which implies there’s hope.’
MAY
Kate stated: ‘The journey for me and my household appears to be removed from over as on daily basis my coronary heart sinks as I study new and devastating methods this virus has extra battles for Derek to struggle.
‘However he’s nonetheless HERE & so there’s nonetheless hope.’
That month, Kate and her household took half within the remaining clap for carers
She stated: ‘I am going to by no means quit on that as a result of Derek’s the love of my life however on the similar time I’ve absolute uncertainty’
JUNE
On June 5, Kate revealed Derek is now free from coronavirus however continues to struggle towards the injury inflicted on his physique
JULY
On July 5, Kate revealed Derek has woken from his coma however he stays in a critical but vital situation.
On July 8, she introduced she can be returning to GMB, after being urged by docs to ‘get on with life’ throughout Derek’s restoration.
She added that Derek had ‘opened his eyes’ after waking from his coma, however has been advised his restoration may take years.
On July 13, Kate returned to GMB for the primary time since Derek was hospitalised.
On July 28, Kate revealed she’d paid an ‘additional emotional’ first go to to Derek, and admitted she’s ‘annoyed’ by his sluggish progress.
AUGUST
On August 14, Kate reassured GMB viewers that Derek was ‘nonetheless with us,’ nevertheless it was ‘a ready sport.’
On August 19, Kate revealed she celebrated Derek’s birthday with their two youngsters, and described the day as ‘difficult’ for her household.
SEPTEMBER
On the finish of September, Derek reportedly turns into the longest surviving affected person with coronavirus after spending 184 days out and in of intensive care.
Kate reveals Derek has misplaced eight stone throughout his battle.
The presenter proclaims she is returning to her Clean Radio present so Derek can hear her voice.
OCTOBER
On October 30 Kate reveals that Derek has spoken for the primary time in seven months, saying the phrase ‘ache’ to his spouse, who watched on ‘in tears’ over FaceTime.
Kate says a day later that her husband now not wants a ventilator to breathe.
NOVEMBER
Kate reveals her household automotive has been stolen in newest ‘physique blow’ to her household life, as kind-hearted followers supply their automobiles to assist.
She says she feels ‘bodily sick’ on the prospect of going through her first Christmas with out Derek.
DECEMBER
The GMB star tells viewers it’s her dream to go to Derek on Christmas Day.
She additionally reveals she missed two weeks on GMB after her youngsters have been uncovered to the virus, however fortunately she and the children examined adverse.
On December 17, Kate has an emotional dialog dwell on GMB with two nurses who handled Derek when he was first admitted to Whittington Hospital in North London.
On New Yr’s Eve she displays on a ‘calamitous’ Christmas with out Derek, as her home was flooded and she or he struggled to get a meals supply slot till her pal Emma Willis stepped in to assist.
JANUARY 2021
Kate reveals she and her youngsters acquired to go to Derek in hospital over the Christmas interval, and it was the primary time her household had seen him since he was hospitalised.
She additionally says she’s banned from seeing him as a consequence of new restrictions launched throughout the federal government’s third lockdown.
FEBRUARY
Kate reveals she is not sure how a lot Derek will ‘ever have the ability to get well’ following warning from docs that he could by no means wake from his coma
MARCH
Kate revealed that was within the means of adapting her residence to swimsuit Derek’s wants when he’s lastly launched from hospital, within the ITV documentary Discovering Derek.
The programmed was praised by viewers for providing a heartbreaking take a look at the long-term results of coronavirus.
Kate additionally revealed that Derek has ‘no muscle left’ since battling Covid
APRIL
Kate revealed that Derek was lastly allowed to depart hospital, however would require round the clock care as soon as he was returned residence.
MAY
Kate revealed that regardless of now being residence along with his household, his communication skills have been ‘minimal’ and he ‘could not actually transfer’
DECEMBER
Throughout an look on Piers Morgan’s Life Tales, Kate revealed that Derek had stated ‘I like you’ for the primary time.
After celebrating Christmas, Derek was additionally pictured in a wheelchair throughout a visit to the pantomime along with his household
JANUARY 2022
Kate revealed that Derek was ‘very fatigued’ and ‘very weak’ following the household outing, including: ‘I do not know what this 12 months goes to convey.’
FEBRUARY
Kate supplied a glimpse into the each day struggles of taking care of her husband amid his battle with lengthy Covid within the documentary Caring For Derek
She additionally revealed that Derek would die inside three days if he was left alone to take care of himself.
JULY
On July 6, Kate revealed that Derek had been re-admitted to hospital after struggling a ‘downturn,’ and in a later interview stated she takes issues ‘daily.’
On July 20, it was reported that Kate had pulled out of internet hosting Good Morning Britain to be at Derek’s bedside after he took a ‘very critical’ flip for the more serious.
Recalling the day, the presenter advised The Solar: ‘At one level Derek stated to me, “That is it, this time. I’m gone.” It was simply terrifying.
‘His sepsis was gut-wrenching for all of us as a result of it had gone undiagnosed till the purpose the place it was about to take his life away once more.’
JANUARY 2023
Kate grew to become overwhelmed as she confronted former well being secretary Matt Hancock over his dealing with of the pandemic and his choice to go on I am a Celeb…Get Me Out of Right here.
She then grew to become tearful and regarded up as she spoke about Derek, who has been unwell for approaching three years.
Describing public anger in direction of him, Kate added of his choice: ‘This gives the look you continue to do not get why they’re cross. You continue to do not get why individuals are upset. They wish to maintain you to extra account.’
APRIL
Kate revealed that Derek was as soon as once more receiving care in hospital, as she shared the emotional second Sir Elton John devoted a music to the ‘inspiring’ couple.
She shared the emotional second Sir Elton John devoted a music to the ‘inspiring’ couple, writing on Instagram: ‘Sure Derek has been again in hospital this week & sure there’s such a protracted highway forward however #eltonjohn & @davidfurnish you gave the children & Derek a second that we’ll always remember and has lifted their spirits once more to really feel something is feasible.’
It was additionally reported that Kate was planning a visit internationally for pioneering therapy in a ‘remaining hope’ to assist her husband.
MAY
Kate reportedly confronted an enormous £716,000 tax invoice after she was pressured to shut her husband’s enterprise two years after he grew to become stricken with Covid-19.
The ultimate whole will likely be settled throughout the coming weeks, with associates insisting she pays no matter is owed.
A pal advised The Solar: ‘The figures are terrifying and Kate is after all anxious about all of the monetary pressures, however she has to belief the method.
‘In relation to an finish, she is decided to pay again something that is owed.
‘It is no secret that Kate has been battling to maintain her husband alive and dealing by way of some heartbreaking conditions in her private life lately.
‘Sadly in addition to the emotional stress of Derek’s horrible diseases the monetary burden has additionally been crippling.’
DECEMBER
Derek was left combating for his life after struggling a coronary heart assault.
Kate held a 24/7 vigil by his bedside and cancelled all work commitments whereas the household ‘prayed for a miracle’.
A supply stated: ‘It was sudden and a shock as he had been doing so nicely and was in nice spirits, trying ahead to Christmas at residence with the household.
‘This setback has been an enormous blow for his household and all of the folks caring for him. Kate is by his facet 24 hours a day and is prepared him on to win this newest battle for his life.
‘Derek has fought so many occasions, and at all times, towards all odds, come out the opposite facet.’
JANUARY 2024
Kate introduced on January 5 that Derek had handed away.
She stated: ‘Derek was surrounded by his household in his remaining days and I used to be by his facet holding his hand all through the final lengthy hours and when he handed.
‘I’ve a lot extra to say, and naturally I’ll achieve this in the end, however for now I simply wish to thank all of the medical groups who fought so arduous to avoid wasting him and to make his remaining moments as comfy and dignified as doable’.
MailOnline understands he handed away on January 3 in a North London hospital.
He’s survived by spouse Kate and their youngsters Darcey, 17, and son William, 14.
