The Doctor Who Helped Meghan Markle Deliver Lilibet Shares Some Unexpected News

According to the Daily Mail, Dr. Melissa Drake, who delivered Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchild, Lilibet Diana, has "abruptly" walked away from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital — without notice. The announcement that she was shuttering her practice was shared on Instagram, with comments turned off on the now-viral post.

"I am closing my practice," Drake wrote, adding it was the honor of her life to work with the women at the hospital. The famous obstetrician then stated she was "taking a leave of absence" to "focus on" her health and spend time with her family. No further details were shared.

The post ended with Drake advising her patients to seek "appropriate" care from another provider. She noted her last day would be June 15, 2022, and added, "If you are pregnant and your due date is after June 30, it will be necessary to transfer care to a different practice."

Patients immediately expressed their dismay over the sudden closure, according to the Daily Mail.