Health Scares & Royal Scandals: Inside Kate Middleton's Most Dramatic Pregnancy Yet

Kate Middleton gave birth to a healthy baby boy by husband Prince William this Monday April 23. While she and her child seem to be doing well after the birth, RadarOnline.com readers know this may have been the Duchess of Cambridge's most dramatic pregnancy yet. With her royal family's many scandals and life-threatening health scares, the 36-year-old did not have an easy journey to motherhood this time around. Click through the gallery to learn more.

Duchess Kate Middleton, 36, welcomed her third child — a boy — this Monday morning. According to Kensington Palace, Prince William, 35, was in the delivery room at the time of the birth, and the entire family is healthy and cheerful.

While this comes as happy news, RadarOnline.com readers know the Duchess' pregnancy suffered some very dramatic ups and downs on the days leading up to her baby's birth.

Just days after announcing her third pregnancy, Kate's brother-in-law, Prince Harry, revealed he was engaged to Suits star Meghan Markle! Details of their wedding have taken over the internet ever since, and the ceremony has become the most talked about royal event of the century! While Kate has reportedly been a great friend and mentor to Meghan, 36, it's no doubt the former actress stole her royal thunder.

In the months after her announcement, Kate was spotted attending royal events in England — baby bump and all! Though she looked stunning while doing it, RadarOnline.com readers know she was experiencing severe discomfort and debilitating morning sickness due to her difficult pregnancy. Sources even claimed she would be undergoing hypnosis to rid her of pain during the birth.

Kate's health scares weren't the only ones tormenting the royal family over the past year. As readers know, Prince Philip suffered a shocking crisis when he underwent emergency hip replacement surgery earlier this month.  Following his sudden hospitalization, insiders were afraid the 96-year-old might not make it.

As if that wasn't enough, Kate's uncle was arrested for punching his wife, and faced serious jail time!  Later, Pippa Middleton's father-in-law was charged with rape of an underage girl. He has denied the allegations. Under French law, suspects are charged when they are brought before a court — but the allegations are still being investigated.

In the latest royal drama, Kate's sister Pippa, 34, announced she was pregnant with her first child by husband James Matthews — just as the Duchess was being rushed to the hospital to give birth! How do you think Kate Middleton is doing after her most dramatic pregnancy ever? Let us know in the comments below.

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