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A new royal biography has revealed that the Princess of Wales underwent surgery as a teenager to remove a lump on her head. Author Rob Jobson details in his book “Catherine, The Princess of Wales” that apart from severe morning sickness and childbirth hospitalizations, she has largely stayed out of hospitals.
During her teenage years at Marlborough College, she found a lump under her hairline on the left side of her head. Prompted by the school, her mother Carole immediately took her for surgical removal of the lump, which left a three-inch scar.
This scar was first noticed during Kate’s initial solo royal engagement in 2001, leading to a Palace statement about its origin from a childhood surgery.
The biography’s insights arrive after the princess was diagnosed with cancer early this year, following a surgery initially believed to be non-cancerous. Kate shared in a heartfelt video in March, her solidarity with others battling the disease and announced she would step back from public duties to undergo preventative chemotherapy. She made a celebrated return to public events at the King’s official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, in June and recently appeared at Wimbledon to present trophies, receiving a standing ovation.
In a statement released before her June appearance, the princess expressed gratitude for the support received during her treatment, noting the fluctuating nature of her recovery. She admitted that while some days are challenging due to the effects of chemotherapy, there are also better days when she feels strong. Kate confirmed her ongoing treatment and hinted at continuing to stay out of the spotlight to focus on her health.
As Kate continues her treatment, further updates on her condition are awaited, and The Independent reportedly has reached out to her representative for more details.