From lavish polo matches to prestigious equestrian events, it’s no secret that the royals love their horses. And while Kate Middleton, as a senior member of the family, may spend a large amount of time surrounded by the animals, the duchess isn’t entirely keen with the creatures.
Speaking to People magazine, Clarrisa Ru, wife of Santa Barbara Polo Club president Wesley Ru, explained that 40 year old Kate was allergic to the animals, though she was working to overcome her allergy through exposure - a treatment called immunotherapy.
She said: “I got a chance to have a conversation with Kate. “I asked if she was into polo before she met William. She said no.
But she’s been riding horses for a while and she hopes to play polo one day. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. “She said ‘I’m actually allergic to them, but the more time one spends with them the less allergic you become.’” So as the mother-of-three continues to treat her allergy, here’s everything you need to know about immunotherapy… What is immunotherapy?
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