To their millions of admirers, the royal family seems untouchable.
Why is the public so fascinated with royal injuries?
Either way, these are the royal injuries that the world couldn’t ignore.
According toMy London, the wound was so bad that it required three stitches.
The royal family’s adoration for the perky, short-statured dog breed goes back to the 1930s.
Elizabeth received her first Pembroke Welsh corgi, Susan, as a birthday gift in 1944.
And of course, the question is, why did she need me to come in?
It’s because there were occasional fights between members of her pack.
While barely noticeable to most, Princess Catherine’s finger dressings are a hot topic amongst curious fans.
Of the mysterious finger adornments, a spokesperson said that the royals had no comment, perWales Online.
Although Catherine has never publicly revealed the causes of her wounds, there is likely a simple explanation.
For one thing, the princess seems to be an accomplished cook.
The mother of three enjoys making a variety of dishes, but according toHello!
Magazine, her greatest hits include roast chicken, nutritious smoothies, and her grandmother’s chutney.
But that doesn’t stop the public from buzzing about the princess' distressed phalanges.
In fact, Kate’s infamous bandages have their ownInstagram account.
The injury was because of a cloud of sawdust that landed in the then-prince’s eye, perHello!
Charles' gardening misadventure became big news when he was seen wearing an eye patch in public.
However, Charles is one royal who really seems to enjoy getting his hands dirty.
Over the decades, the king has become an avid farmer and a staunch advocate for environmentalism.
But Camilla has been handling her transition with an added challenge: a broken toe (viaPeople).
Reporters clockedthe injurywhen they noticed Camilla stumbling while leaving a ceremony for the late queen.
Camilla’s time in the public eye hasn’t always been so positive, though.
In 2022, Camilla opened up toBritish Vogueabout the experience, saying, “It’s not easy.
Despite their scandalous beginnings, the couple has been married since 2005.
Over the years, Camilla has become a welcome addition to the royal ranks (viaTime).
The royal was just 8 years old at the time.
During his recovery, Prince William saw plenty of visitors, including his younger brother Prince Harry.
In a sweet twist, William’s wife Kate Middleton has a similar scar located on her left temple.
Some tabloids even speculated that the mark was actually a hair extension track.
However, the entertainer has another claim to fame: She is a royal by marriage.
In times of struggle, it definitely pays to have a squad like the royal family.
That’s exactly what Winkleman discovered in 2017, when she was involved in a horrific car accident.
Unable to take care of the household, Sophie Winkleman toldHello!
Magazinethat her royal relatives stepped in to help her family bounce back.
The actress also shared that she received visits and flowers from other members of her extended royal family.
Today, Zara is a decorated competitor with numerous national and international wins under her belt, perher website.
In 2012, the rider even scored a silver medal in an Olympic team event.
Though understandably devastated by the accident, Zara Tindall has continued to gallop forward in her riding career.
For players of the physically demanding game, most rugby injuries can be taken in stride.
However, that all changed for Mike Tindall in 2008 when the athlete was severely wounded on the field.
In a very misfortunate tackle, Tindall suffered a punctured lung and a 1-inch gash in his liver.
The 6-foot-2-inch sportsman was immediately hauled away to intensive care, perWales Online.
Fortunately, his injuries were treatable and the Tindall family was able to avoid a serious tragedy.
My immediate thought was that at least a couple had been broken.
But what really worried me was the fact that I was struggling desperately to breathe.
Mike Tindall retired from his rugby career in 2014, perThe Guardian.
One mishap in particular involved a head injury that had King Charles III seeing stars.
In a 2006 interview, the royal and his two sons dished about the disaster.
Initially, William and Harry didn’t realize how badly their dad was hurt.
This wasn’t the first time that Charles suffered a major injury while playing the sport.
In 1990, the monarch broke his arm during another cursed polo match (viaUnited Press International).
But of all the royal family rituals, equestrianism seems to top the list.
So it’s no surprise that the noble family has suffered a ton of riding injuries throughout the years.
According toThe Independent, the ironclad monarch dusted herself off and immediately climbed back onto her horse.
What the queen had brushed off as a nagging bruise actually turned out to be a fractured wrist.
Queen Elizabeth continued to ride horses until shortly before her death at age 96, perThe Sun.
However, it seems that nothing could compare to the monarch’s love of polo.
Unfortunately, some of his polo injuries gave way to arthritis.
In February of 2015, Prince Philip raised concerns when he stepped out with a noticeably bruised eye.
It was the latest of severalblack eyes that the prince had donnedaround that time.
