Princess Anne’s horse incident “could have had devastating consequences”

The horse accident, in which Princess Anne suffered visible injuries, “could have been much worse,” royal expert Charles Rae told GB News.

Anne resumed public appearances on Friday after spending five nights in hospital following an incident on June 23 in which she was reportedly hit by a horse while out walking.

The 73-year-old was spotted attending the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) national championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.

This visit is the first step towards her gradual return to public service as she continues to recover. The bruises on Anne’s face were clearly visible and, according to Rae, indicate that the incident could have had much more serious consequences.

“It was nice to see Anne outside, but with a terribly injured face,” he said.

“It must have been an injury. I’m sure Anne is taking care of the poor animal.

“If you look at some of the pictures this morning, you can actually see the bruise. So it was more than just a blow.

“The fact that she temporarily lost her memory shows how dangerous it was. It could have been much worse.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales sent a message of support to the Princess Royal as she resumed her public duties.

William and Kate retweeted a post on X from the royal family’s official account showing photos of Anne smiling at the event. They added: “Superhero! So lovely to see you again so soon! W&C x” – showing it was a personal message from the couple.

Since the incident last month, the princess has been recovering at her home in Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, following standard concussion protocols.