Kate Middleton's difficult pregnancy phase seems to be over, as she and her little family took some time off for some much-needed rest and recreation in Scotland.
After suffering from a severe case of hyperemesis gravidarum, wherein the Duchess of Cambridge was sidetracked from all her royal duties and obligations because of the relentless bouts of morning sickness, she is now doing better.
The Duchess managed to make several public appearances over the past weeks after staying in her parents' home in Bucklebury to recuperate.
On Oct. 31, the Duchess went on a little holiday in Balmoral Castle with her husband, Prince William, and their one-year-old child, Prince George. They spent a few days in the royal vacation home in Scotland to unwind before returning to Aberdeen last Sunday.
According to an insider who shared the information to US Weekly, "William wanted to take Kate away for a break after her [rough past couple of months]. They both love the outdoors and the weather isn't too cold yet, so it's the perfect time to take a trip."
People magazine reported that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their first-born son would have the entire property all to themselves since the Queen and Prince Philip were not around.
The 50,000-acre estate was bought by Prince Albert as a gift for Queen Victoria back in 1852. It is surrounded by picturesque mountains and the lush Ballochbuie Forest, which are perfect for the nature loving young royal couple. Prince George was not expected to get bored either since there are hundreds of different animals in the estate that he could play with, including some red deer, ponies, as well as hordes of Highland cattle.
The Palace announced the duchess' second pregnancy on Sept. 8, after she failed to attend a scheduled appearance in a university in the U.K., and also confirmed on Oct. 20 that she will give birth to her and Prince William's second child sometime in April 2015.
