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This is how Kate Middleton got the massive scar on her head

The cause has been shrouded in mystery. - by Nikki Black
  • 27 Aug 2018

The cause behind the mysterious scar on Kate Middleton’s head has been revealed.

For many years the duchess has kept the large scar concealed, however, a few years ago fans noticed the distinctive mark beneath her hairline.

Speculation ranged, with some royal watchers convinced the scar was actually hair extensions, whilst others went as far as to wonder if she had 
undergone emergency surgery to have a tumour removed.

kate scar

To put the fears of royal watchers to bed, Buckingham Palace released a statement where they said: “The scar is related to a childhood operation.”

Senior royal sources claimed the operation had been very serious. 

Now an expert surgeon has suggested the scar is likely to be left over from a birthmark.

John Scurr, a consultant surgeon at the Lister Hospital in London told the Daily Mail: “I really doubt it was any serious medical condition.

“I would say it is as a result of an arteriovenous malformation – a birthmark – being removed.”

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This article originally appeared on New Idea.

Nikki Black
Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

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