Kate Middleton Reveals Scar During First Solo Engagement
Kate Middleton carried out her first solo engagement in London on Wednesday, and showed off a bit of her medical history in the process – a three-inch scar from just above her left ear to her left temple.
Her half-up hairstyle meant the scar was visible on many photos:
A St. James’ Palace spokesman was quick to downplay the mark, explaining to the Daily Mail that it was “related to a childhood operation.” The spokesman refused to give further information, so the Mail approached London surgeon John Scurr, who cast doubt on how grave the cause of the scar was:
“I really doubt it was any serious condition and I would say it is as a result of an arteriovenous malformation — a birthmark — being removed.”
Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was attending a charity dinner for In Kind Direct at Clarence House in London, and was a last-minute replacement for her father-in-law, Prince Charles. She chatted to 30 guests and wore a pale blue chiffon gown.
The 29-year-old duchess had to step in for Charles as he was called to Riyadh to pay his respects to the Saudi Arabian Family, whose crown prince recently passed away. A St. James’ Palace representative said:
“The duchess of Cambridge was delighted to be able to step in for her father-in-law, the prince of Wales, to celebrate the work of In Kind Direct at the dinner.”
She clearly impressed the guests, with one of those in attendance gushing to Us Weekly:
“She is more beautiful in person than you can imagine. She literally wowed the room. She looked amazing.”
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Oct 28, 2011
leave her the hell alone… many have scars some you can see others you cant grow up and move on.
Oct 28, 2011
Thanks for inviting me to post…Truth be told..Englands' Monarchy will create an article that is the absolute stunning article ever created in the universe. Patterned after the Nazi 's propagandas of thousands of flags over Berlin. To mystify the minds of entire German Populations. It works. The sacapegoats are millions of Jews, Christians, etc. all kinds they would…just so to embrace Nazi propagandas. The Scandinavian Monarchys are more settled, and at peace, their Crown Princesses are much more beautiful. No monopolizing of news and events instigated, propagated by the British empire. Please throw-away your thousands of years traditions. Look into the 21st century Britons, young, no jobs, poor, by british standards. Again thanks for invitations to post. Appreciate your kindness and fairness.
Oct 28, 2011
I think she is beautiful scar or no scar who cares really I think they just like picking her apart trying to find flaws but really find someone else like go rip apart Charles now that is scum of the earth the old geazer.
Oct 28, 2011
I think everyone should ban the news people who report on this kind of thing instead of focusing on why she is there! Like Betty said earlier Leave her the HELL alone! People who post mean and cruel remarks have a black heart.
Oct 28, 2011
Big deal, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh a scar! We've all got them. Kudos to her for not even caring.
Oct 28, 2011
seriously? this is important news? leave that poor woman alone.
Oct 28, 2011
Leave that wealthy woman alone!
Oct 28, 2011
Dear God in Heaven! Do you mean to tell me she's flawed? Get over it, already! She seems like a beautiful PERSON! In the heart is where it counts!
Oct 28, 2011
Left people live scar r a mere of were they have been and overcame which inspires me.
Oct 28, 2011
Had you not mentioned it, I would never have noticed it. I had to look twice as it was.
Oct 28, 2011
The ROYAL FAMILY ARE THE SINGLE BIGGEST WELFARE RECIPIENTS IN THE WORLD.ITS UNBELIEVABLE THAT THEY ARE FAMOUS FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.ITS SO FUNNY BRITISH STILL BELIEVE IN THAT FAIRY TALE CRAP.GROW UP AND MOVE ON.THEY THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN YOU.THEY THINK YOU ARE PEASANTS.
Oct 29, 2011
those scars don't diminish even a bit of her stunning beauty and charm!
Oct 29, 2011
hey she picked that life and all that goes with it.
Nov 9, 2011
I think that the author really should be checking the facts before printing. In saying that he or she probably thought they could trust what a doctor has told them. Well he has no idea what he is talking about. I had brain surgery for a AVM (arteriovenous malformation) 6 months ago and now suffer from siezures, daily pain, have lost feel in thumb and finger on right hand so can't write very well, always tired, can't be in crowded areas, can't stand loud noise, on anti depressants, have high blood pressure. I could go on, but I will just let you know that I am one of the very lucky ones. AVM's are rear only 1% of the population having them, you are born with it and it can kill you. You people really need to apologize to all the people that have really suffered though our BIRTHMARKS. Maybe try using google.
Nov 10, 2011
My son has craniosynostosis and had surgery at 6 months, his scar goes from ear to ear. I'm proud of him and want to raise awareness of the condition,, if the princess has had surgery for this or any other condition I would love it if she spoke up and helped raise awareness for these rare conditions,..
Nov 10, 2011
I wonder if its craniosyn like Charlie has.
Nov 10, 2011
that's correct xx