Ish
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I donno... The way the article's worded in my opinion gives a bit too much credit to Diana on the issue, an at the expense of others.
It says,
To me the way it's worded suggests that it was unheard of for royals to give birth in hospital prior to Diana. However, when you look at the history of it - between 1974 (Lord Ulster) and 1984 (Harry) there were 9 births to British royals, all at St. Mary's and all under the care of George Pinker - it seems to suggest that Diana didn't have to insist on a hospital birth and in fact it may have been suggested by the obstetrician (who was the Queen's gynaecologist at the time).
It says,
In 1983, Diana, Princess of Wales, change the setting of the royal delivery room by insisting that her child be born in hospital. Diana had been married to the Prince of Wales for less than a year at the time of William's arrival and was uncomfortable giving birth in a palace setting.
To me the way it's worded suggests that it was unheard of for royals to give birth in hospital prior to Diana. However, when you look at the history of it - between 1974 (Lord Ulster) and 1984 (Harry) there were 9 births to British royals, all at St. Mary's and all under the care of George Pinker - it seems to suggest that Diana didn't have to insist on a hospital birth and in fact it may have been suggested by the obstetrician (who was the Queen's gynaecologist at the time).