Princess Anne in hospital with minor injuries and concussion after incident
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Princess Anne has sustained “minor injuries and a concussion” after an incident on Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace has said.
The Palace said the princess is “recovering well”.
It is understood emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate, Bristol, on Sunday, to treat injuries consistent with the possible effects of being hit by a horse.
The Princess, 73, was then taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment, where it is understood she’ll stay until later this week.
In a statement released on Monday, the palace said: “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
“Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.
“The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery.”
Princess Anne, a senior working royal, is the younger sister of the King.
Doctors have recommended the princess postpones engagements for the week ahead, including a trip to Canada scheduled for the end of this week.
“Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” a Palace official said.
