The Real Story Behind The Scar On Kate Middleton’s Face

She’s one of the world’s most photographed women and an undisputed style icon. But somehow, Kate Middleton has managed to keep a significant scar hidden from most of us. Although not visible from all angles, the distinctive mark has nonetheless been spotted by a few eagle-eyed observers. Yet when the palace was approached for an explanation, it was decidedly cagey with its response.

Nation’s darling

She’s one of the world’s most photographed women and an undisputed style icon. But somehow, Kate Middleton has managed to keep a significant scar hidden from most of us. Although not visible from all angles, the distinctive mark has nonetheless been spotted by a few eagle-eyed observers. Yet when the palace was approached for an explanation, it was decidedly cagey with its response.

Style icon

Unlike her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, Middleton has always managed to avoid controversy. Her fashion sense has never been anything less than perfect. Except for the time she donned one particularly risqué outfit that did create quite the stir. In a good way though, as it was that very outfit that reportedly drew the attentions of her future husband, Prince William.

THAT dress

You see, the couple became friends back in 2001 when they met at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. At the time, Middleton was dating fellow student Rupert Finch, so nothing romantic happened between them. But rumor has it, the Duke of Cambridge saw his future wife in a different light — literally — after watching her model a see-through, black mesh number on the runway at a fundraising event.

Cute and charming

Royal expert Katie Nicholl, in the 2011 documentary, When Kate Met William: A Tale Of Two Lives, said, “He suddenly noticed that this rather cute and charming girl who he’d gotten to know over lectures and breakfast was actually a real hotty.” And clothing designer Charlotte Todd, who created the infamous dress, has suggested that Middleton had secretly known the effect it would have on the prince.