Eugenie ‘very touched’ by messages of support for revealing back scar
PRINCESS EUGENIE was left “very touched” by letters of support which she received that applauded her decision to put her back operation scar on display on her wedding day.
Her bridal gown, designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, was created with a low back at Eugenie’s request to show a long scar from a procedure to correct scoliosis – curvature of the spine – when she was 12.
The Queen’s granddaughter describes in audio commentary, for a new exhibition at Windsor Castle about her wedding day outfits, how girls going through the same procedure wrote to her after her gesture, aimed at breaking down the “taboo” around scars.
In the commentary, Eugenie says: “We started getting a lot of letters from people who were happy that I had stood up and showed my scar, and people with scoliosis, letters from girls that are going through the same thing, and I definitely was very touched by everyone’s support.”
Eugenie, the daughter of the Duke of York, married Jack Brooksbank – European brand manager for Casamigos Tequila, which was co-founded by George Clooney – at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on October 12.
The fabric of her gown included symbols which were significant to the princess, such as the White Rose of York, interwoven with ivy, representing the couple’s marriage and their future together.
Also on display in the exhibition are the outfits of bridesmaid Theodora, daughter of Robbie Williams, and Louis de Givenchy, one of the pageboys.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte were also among the young helpers on the wedding day.
The exhibition is being staged at Windsor Castle from today until April 22.