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In January 2024, the Princess of Wales underwent planned abdominal surgery at The London Clinic. The procedure was successful, and she stayed in the hospital for about two weeks before returning home to continue her recovery.
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She postponed her engagements and apologized for any inconvenience caused. Updates on her progress were provided by Kensington Palace as needed, respecting her wish for privacy regarding her medical information.
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In October 2021, Queen Elizabeth II sprained her back, forcing her to miss the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph. This incident reportedly left her "disappointed." Following the sprain, she was under doctors' orders to rest for nearly a month after spending a night in the hospital on 20 October for preliminary investigations. However, she never fully regained mobility after this hospitalization.
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Princess Eugenie underwent surgery to correct her scoliosis, a spine curvature, at the age of 12. Titanium was added to her spine to rebuild it due to the curvature. Before the procedure, Eugenie experienced various emotions and worries, including concerns about her appearance, ability to participate in sports, and academic progress. Post-surgery, she spent three days in intensive care, followed by a week in a ward and six days in a wheelchair.
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The Duchess of Sussex, who prioritizes her health, has rarely experienced health issues. However, she did mention being hospitalized for migraines before finding relief through acupuncture treatment.
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In 1991, during a golf game at his school in Wokingham, the young prince was struck on the head by a golf club while playing with friends. This unfortunate incident resulted in a fractured skull, leading to a 70-minute operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and an overnight stay. Prince William shared details about the incident 18 years later during a conversation with a 10-year-old cancer patient for BBC's Newsround, recounting, "I got hit by a golf club when I was playing golf with a friend of mine. We were on a putting green and the next thing you know there was a seven-iron, and it came out of nowhere and it hit me in the head."
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In 1998, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, chipped a bone while skiing in Verbier with her seven-year-old daughter, Princess Eugenie. Despite considerable pain and a badly bruised right shoulder, she remained resilient. A spokeswoman noted that while she saw a doctor and had an X-ray, the injury wasn't severe enough to end her holiday prematurely. The Duchess, known for her toughness, continued skiing with her children after the awkward fall.
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During military training with Prince William, Prince Harry injured his knee, delaying his army entry. In his memoir 'Spare,' Harry described the incident: "In the pitch dark, four steps from the bottom, I fell, landed on my left knee, which was immediately impaled on a fixed bolt sticking out of the floor."
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Despite completing the drill, his knee gave out afterward due to the injury. The palace later announced the delay in his army entry, attributing it to a rugby accident, which Harry revealed was untrue.
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Princess Kate experienced extreme morning sickness throughout all three of her pregnancies, but it was particularly severe during her first pregnancy with Prince George. The condition was so debilitating that she was admitted to the hospital. Hospitalization is necessary when the mother is unable to keep anything down, allowing fluids to be administered via a drip to keep both the mother and baby hydrated and healthy.
From Princess Kate to Queen Consort Camilla, royal family members frequently visit hospitals as part of their duties, expressing gratitude to medical staff.
Over the years, various royals have experienced hospital stays due to injuries from horse riding, skiing accidents, gardening mishaps, and hiking falls. Explore the occasions when the royals required medical attention.