New details about Princess Kate’s birth with Prince George revealed by royal gynaecologist

A royal gynaecologist has revealed new details about Prince George’s birth – including the length of Princess Kate’s labour.

Sir Marcus Setchell, 79, was joined by two other gynaceologist Alan Farthing and Guy Thorpe-Beest, to deliver the little royal at the Lindo Wing on 22 July 2013.

He has now opened up about the birth, explaining how he snuck into the hospital in the early hours as Kate was admitted at 5am that morning.

The doctor, who delayed his retirement to see Kate through her pregnancy and birth, revealed the royal was admitted to St Mary’s Hospital in the early hours of 22 July 2013, giving birth around 12 hours later.

Speaking to The Telegraph, he said: ‘I think what I tried to do at Prince George’s birth was to keep reminding myself that actually this is just another baby with parents who are likely to be having all the same emotions and pains and discomforts as all the people I look after.’

Elsewhere, he called the late Queen ‘absolutely fabulous’, saying: ‘I mean she’s been such an example to leaders. 

‘She really had leadership skills but not in a brash way like politicians. She was very easy to get on with the first few times …’

Sir Marcus’ latest comments come after a busy week for Prince George, who joined his family at church on Sunday.

The nine-year-old was the leader of the group as he led his family at the Easter Sunday service.

He was joined at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle by his father and mother, the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as his siblings, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four.

But while in 2022 he stood firmly between his parents as they walked towards the service, this year he showed a new ‘grown-up dynamic’, noted body language expert Judi James, because he strolled ahead to lead his family.

Fans also couldn’t help but notice how grown up the young royal looked, pointing out his height, with one person writing on Twitter: ‘Prince George is getting very tall now and his confidence is showing through.’

The King, Queen Consort and other senior royals turned out in force in the grounds of Windsor Castle, enjoying the bright sunshine ahead of the first Easter Sunday service of Charles’s reign.

And on Saturday, he was photographed enjoying a series of sweet moments with William as the pair watched Aston Villa’s fixture against Nottingham Forest.

The doctor, who delayed his retirement to see Kate through her pregnancy and birth, revealed the royal was admitted to St Mary’s Hospital in the early hours of 22 July 2013, giving birth around 12 hours later (pictured, in December 2022)

The father and son, both keen Aston Villa fans, had plenty to celebrate as their team came out victorious, scoring two goals in the second half, much to their delight.

While Villa eventually secured the win 2-0, throughout the tense match, George’s expressions were animated as he enjoyed the high and low points of the game.

The Prince proved he was a chip off the old block as he was seen performing the same gestures as his father during the game at Villa Park.

At one point the Prince of Wales, 40, was snapped looking like he was shouting, with his hands over his ears. Sure enough, his son was doing the same gesture.

It comes after it was announced that Prince George will be a page of honour at King Charles’ coronation.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales were touched that the King wanted his grandson to play such a significant role, they wanted to ensure that nine-year-old George felt up to the public scrutiny. 

After discussions with their eldest son and future monarch, they felt happy he would rise to the occasion.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said last night: ‘We’re all very excited about Prince George’s role in the Coronation, it will be an incredibly special moment.’