More expensive hospitals and deliveries: which prince’s wife paid the most and chose to give birth in a public clinic?

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When it comes to the health of the expectant mother and baby during delivery, it is understandable that it cannot be measured in monetary terms. Still, it’s no secret that only wealthy families can often afford the best specialists and clinics. Magazine “Hello!” collected information about the most expensive maternity clinics, and also indicated the amounts spent. Some of the recipients of these services are members of the British royal family.

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Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry

Your son Bows Megan gave birth in 2019 in an exclusive clinic in Portland (Great Britain). Prince Andrew’s wife also gave birth in this clinic Sarah Ferguson, giving birth to both daughters. But also later Princess Eugenie she gave birth to a son here August.

The cost of the service to give birth here starts at 11,800 euros. The clinic offers mothers excellent meals during their stay, five-star hotel suites and 24-hour obstetric supervision.

Daughter Diana of Lilibet Meghan Markle gave birth in 2021 already after she and Harry had moved to the United States. The baby was born in a private clinic in Santa Barbara, California. Here, childbirth costs between 12,000 and 22,000 euros, depending on the selected patient contract.

Here, each delivery room has a specially adjustable bed, cot and sofa. Wi-Fi connection, video monitor and computer. You can also order food and room service, as well as a kitchen where you can make tea or coffee.

Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William

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Princess of Wales Catherine Middleton and her husband Prince William have three children: 9 years old prince george7 years Princess Charlotte and the 4 year old Prince Louis. They were all born at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Both sons were also born in this hospital Princess Diana. Depending on the contract between the patient and the institution, giving birth here costs between 6,000 and 7,700 euros.

In an exclusive separate ward, well-known patients usually reside. Round-the-clock supervision by a midwife, regular visits by a doctor – obstetrician, necessary examinations, pediatrician service, as well as food to be ordered in the room, as well as the possibility for a partner to stay overnight right there on the ward , are offered here.

Princess Beatrice

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Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew and his daughter Sarah Ferguson Seine was born at the Chelsea Private Clinic, located in Westminster. Here, childbirth costs between 6,600 and 11,000 euros. This clinic has gained particular attention for the fact that it offers champagne and steamed salmon to new mothers immediately after giving birth – the price of this set is around 80 euros. The room also has a specially equipped bed, a sofa where dad can sleep, a huge widescreen TV, as well as a gorgeous bathroom with a shower equipped with a massage, reports the publication “Hello!”.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex

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Youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II of Prince Edward wife Sofia chose to give birth in a clinic whose services are provided at public expense. Her two children – 19 years old old Louise and the fifteen year old James gave birth at Frimley Park NHS Hospital in Kimberley, UK, a publicly funded and publicly run clinic. Daughter Louise was born by caesarean section. But in the same hospital the Countess Sofia also gave birth to her second child. A few years later, it was Queen Elizabeth II’s daughter-in-law, Countess Sophia, who was invited to open a new maternity ward at this hospital, who was truly touched.

Prepared according to foreign press materials.

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