Kate Garraway reflects on how her relationship has changed with husband Derek
ok.co.ukKate Garraway has opened up on how her relationship with husband Derek Draper has changed since she became his carer. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.
Speaking to Good Housekeeping as the magazine’s August cover star, Kate, 55, explained how she has had to find new ways to form a closeness with her husband after “so much has changed”. “When you nearly lose someone, it certainly brings everything into sharp focus,” she told the magazine. “In many ways, we’re still learning how we are as man and wife, as so much has changed. “It’s the same for the children – they’re having to relearn the experience of being with their dad.
And, of course, the biggest learning is for poor Derek.” The Good Morning Britain presenter has taken part in two ITV documentaries following her family’s life after Derek's illness.
Despite the difficulties, Garraway has remained positive and recently discovered she has been made an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours.
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