Kate Garraway has marvelled at her husband Derek Draper’s “determination” to watch her collect an MBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The Good Morning Britain presenter was recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity – and received the award from William this week with Draper watching from a wheelchair nearby.
Former political adviser Draper, 55, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020, which left him with long-lasting damage to his organs and needing daily care. Posting on Instagram, Garraway said: “Well what a week, that started with Derek in hospital and ended with Derek in hospital, but with this extraordinary day in the middle.
“I am so incredibly moved and humbled by the whole experience. So many of you have sent so many lovely messages, including the lady who stopped her car a few minutes ago outside our house to say ‘I know what you’re going through, and I know how much that moment meant and I am a nurse’.
