Over the years, the British royal family has had to face several challenges, many of them related to health. These problems have caused great concern both inside and outside the United Kingdom.
Although they've tried to keep a strong image, the vulnerability of their members remains a reality. Amid this uncertainty, stories have come to light that reflect the pain many of the royals have endured in silence.
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One of the most moving stories is that of Eugenie of York, who has publicly shared the details of one of the toughest battles of her life. At 12 years old, Eugenie was diagnosed with scoliosis, a serious condition that affects the spine.
This led her to face a long and complicated surgical process. The operation implanted titanium rods in her spine to correct a curvature that was dangerous for her health and mobility.
The process was so difficult that Eugenie remembers feeling extremely embarrassed at the time. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, she confessed: "I felt very embarrassed about the whole thing."
"They woke me up early before the surgery, I covered myself with the blanket and said: 'I don't want anyone to see me'." This operation marked a turning point in her life, both physically and emotionally. The recovery was long and painful, and Eugenie spent months bedridden.
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Today, as a mother of two children, Eugenie reflects on that experience with a new perspective. "Now that I have children, I get anxious if they bump their heads or if they want to use craft scissors. That fear is automatic, it's a visceral response," she acknowledges.
This experience has also led her to get involved with the charity Horatio’s Garden, which creates gardens in hospitals for patients with spinal cord injuries. This project allows her to channel her empathy and her desire to help others.
Although she holds a secondary position in the line of succession to the throne, Eugenie feels completely fulfilled with her family and her charitable work. "I love what I do. I can't imagine a life without taking care of my loved ones and without contributing something useful to the world," she concluded.