Princess of Wales Sports Bandages After Trampoline Accident
The Princess of Wales was recently spotted with bandages on her finger following a "trampoline" mishap. Kate, 41, admitted it was her own fault after "jumping around" on the bouncy equipment. Despite her injury, she continued her engagements while donning a navy power suit.
Prince William's Broken Finger
In 1999, Prince William broke his finger and had to wear a sling. However, that didn't stop the then 16-year-old from attending the christening of his godson, Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece, in London.
King Charles' Eye Patch
King Charles found himself with a serious eye injury after sawdust got into his eye while he was chopping down a tree in his garden in 2001. He had to cover his eye with a massive bandage until he recovered.
Hobbling Harry's Toe
During a weekend bender with friends in Norfolk, Prince Harry broke his toe in 2013. He only remembered the incident on the morning he was due to embark on a 200-mile expedition across Antarctica. Despite the pain and difficulty in walking, he soldiered on.
Prince Philip's Broken Hip
Just before grandson Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018, Prince Philip broke his hip. However, he managed to attend the grand event at Windsor Castle without the need for a walking aid.
The Queen's Knee Surgery
In 2003, Queen Elizabeth underwent knee surgery after tearing the cartilage in her right knee during a walking trip. She later had to undergo the same operation on her left knee.
Princess Anne's Horseback Fall
Princess Anne sprained her right wrist during a fall from her horse during a three-day eventing competition in Kyiv in 1973. The injury forced her to withdraw from the event.
Princess Anne's Olympic Mishap
During the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Princess Anne fell off her horse and couldn't remember anything after that. Thankfully, she was wearing a helmet and didn't suffer any major injuries.
Zara Tindall's Equestrian Injuries
Zara Tindall, like her mother, has endured many injuries due to her love for horse riding. In 2004, she was knocked unconscious during a fall at an international riding competition.
Mike Tindall's Rugby Horror
Rugby player Mike Tindall had a terrifying experience in 2008 when a tackle left him with a misplaced rib that punctured his lung and tore his liver. The injury left him in a critical state during a Six Nations England game against Wales. Fortunately, he made a swift recovery.
Queen Mother's Fish Bone Incident
In 1982, the Queen Mother had to be rushed to the hospital after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. She underwent emergency surgery to remove it and spent four days in the hospital.
