Summary
Princess Eugenie, the niece of the King, shared her experiences with scoliosis surgery she had at age 12. She described how titanium rods were placed in her spine to fix the curve and how she felt embarrassed and struggled emotionally afterward. Eugenie highlighted how her mother helped her view her surgery scars positively.
Key Facts
- Princess Eugenie had scoliosis surgery at age 12.
- Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways.
- Surgeons placed titanium rods in her spine to correct the curve.
- She stayed in bed for 10 days after the operation and took four months to return to school.
- Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, supported her in viewing her scar as a "badge of honour."
- Eugenie's wedding dress in 2018 intentionally displayed her surgery scar.
- She aims to raise awareness about scoliosis and support others with visible scars.
