Prince William’s Childhood Accident: A Golf Club and a Fractured Skull

Members of the royal family are no strangers to injuries, often sustained during horse riding.

However, Prince William's injury came from a different sport altogether.

In 1991, while playing golf with his school friends in Wokingham, the future King was struck on the head by a golf club, resulting in a serious injury.

The incident occurred during a game at William's school, and the unsuspecting eight-year-old was hit by a seven iron.

The impact caused a fractured skull, leading to a 70-minute operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Princess Diana, William's mother, stayed by his side throughout the night, providing much-needed comfort and support.

Even Prince Harry, William's younger brother, visited him in the hospital, spending 15 minutes chatting before heading off to school.

King Charles, concerned for his son's well-being, also made a visit to the hospital, although he later left to attend an opera.

Despite his absence, the palace assured that he remained in contact with the doctors.

It wasn't until 18 years later that Prince William openly discussed his childhood accident.

During an interview with a 10-year-old cancer patient for BBC's Newsround, he shared the details of the incident.

“I got hit by a golf club when I was playing golf with a friend of mine,” he revealed.

“We were on a putting green, and the next thing you know, there was a seven iron, and it came out of nowhere and hit me in the head.”

The aftermath of the accident left William with a noticeable scar on his forehead.

He humorously compared it to Harry Potter's famous lightning-bolt scar, mentioning that it sometimes glows.