What we know about Princess Anne’s accident and injuries

Princess Anne is believed to have spent a second night in hospital after suffering minor head injuries and a concussion.

The princess was believed to have been kicked by a horse on her estate in Gloucestershire, but the 73-year-old is “expected to make a speedy and full recovery.”

Here’s what we know about the incident – and here’s what we don’t.

What we know

We know that Anne, a talented equestrian who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was within the protected perimeter of her Gatcombe Park property when the incident occurred.

Her medical team said her head injuries were consistent with possible impact from a horse’s head or legs.

Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were dispatched to the property and the Princess received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for examination, treatment and observation.

She was accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and will be kept in hospital for further observation as a precautionary measure.”

The princess’s daughter, Zara Tindall, and her son Peter Phillips were on the estate with her husband at the time.

The King and Queen, as well as the Princess’ siblings, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, and her nephew, the Prince of Wales, were notified on Sunday evening.

The palace added: “The King has been fully informed and joins the entire Royal Family in sending the Princess his warmest love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.”

Anne is expected to return home later this week, but will miss several appointments due to her injuries.

These include the state banquet to mark the Japanese state visit on Tuesday and a visit to Canada on Sunday and Monday to mark the burial of an unknown soldier who died in the First World War.

The palace spokesman said: “On medical advice, Her Royal Highness’s appointments for the coming week will be postponed. Her Royal Highness apologises to anyone who may suffer any inconvenience or disappointment as a result.”

“The Japanese state visit will take place as planned, but unfortunately Her Royal Highness will not be able to attend the state banquet tomorrow.”

What we don’t know

We don’t know what exact type of treatment Anne is receiving.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “Her Royal Highness is receiving appropriate specialist care. No further details will be disclosed at this time.”

Anne is apparently awake, but due to her concussion, exact details of the incident cannot be ascertained at this time. Mail Online reported that she could not remember what happened.

It is also not known who raised the alarm first.

The palace spokesman added: “Her Royal Highness will remain at Southmead Hospital unless her medical team advises otherwise.”

It is not yet clear which members of the royal family will take her place at the official appointments she misses.