Charles III no longer hides what's happened in his family: it's a health problem

The Windsor family, and everyone connected to them, are always in the spotlight. Their lives are almost always very public and full of commitments and responsibilities. Despite the image they project, some members of the royal family also face personal challenges that aren't always visible to the public.

Charles III has closer and more direct relatives, such as his brother, Prince Andrew, and his family. This closeness among the family connects the concerns and sorrows they've experienced throughout their lives. Even more so now, as Charles III is going through his battle with cancer, becoming more empathetic with those who suffer from health problems.

A diagnosis that changed her life

Eugenie of York, daughter of Prince Andrew, has decided to share one of the most difficult moments of her life. At 35 years old, Eugenie, mother of two children and wife of Jack Brooksbank, has a life centered on her family and her charitable work. However, her past is marked by a health struggle that completely changed her life from a very young age.

At 12 years old, Eugenie was diagnosed with scoliosis, a disease that affects the spine and required a complex surgical intervention. The operation lasted more than eight hours. It consisted of placing titanium rods on both sides of her spine to correct the curvature.

Eugenie recently recalled the moment with anguish, mentioning that she felt ashamed and isolated. "I covered myself with the blanket and said: 'I don't want anyone to see me'," she shared in The Telegraph. She described how difficult that stage of her life was; the recovery was slow and painful.

Eugenie spent months in bed, unable to move by herself, which made her feel even more vulnerable. "I just wanted to know where my parents and my sister were," she confessed, emphasizing how hard it was to be away from the outside world, with a hospital room that only looked out onto a parking lot.

The importance of nature and a change in perspective

Despite the physical scars, Eugenie's experience taught her to value the simple things in life, such as nature. Just like Kate Middleton, Eugenie found in nature a way to heal: "When you've spent so much time in bed, you understand the power of the simplest things." She emphasized how the sounds of the wind or birdsong can be more healing than they seem.

Today, as a mother, Eugenie reflects on what she went through and feels more empathetic toward those who face similar health challenges. "Now that I have children, I get anxious if they bump their heads or if they want to use craft scissors," she said. She showed how her personal experience gave her a deeper understanding of parental concern.