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What happened to Princess Anne? Her accident took her to hospital

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  • Princess Anne was hospitalized, Buckingham Palace confirmed on June 24.
  • The king had an “incident” at home and suffered minor injuries.
  • The blows would have been consistent with the head or legs of a horse, sources say.

Princess Anne was admitted to hospital after experiencing an “incident” at home.

The younger sister of King Charles III was taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering minor injuries and a concussion, Buckingham Palace officials said in a statement on June 24.

The company has not released any further details about the incident involving the 73-year-old, only revealing that the incident occurred on Monday evening at Anne’s property in Gatcombe Park.

“Her Royal Highness remains at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for observation as a precautionary measure and is expected to make a full and speedy recovery,” the statement said.

It ended with this note: “The King has been kept fully informed and joins the entire Royal Family in conveying to the Princess his deepest love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.”

Sources told CNN that Anne was walking near horses on her property when she suffered the minor head injuries. It’s not entirely clear what injuries Anne sustained, but her medical team said they were consistent with the impact of a horse’s head or legs.

Emergency services went to the property, CNN reports, and Anne was taken to hospital. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said People that Princess Anne is “recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and remains in hospital for further observation as a precautionary measure.” She is expected to return home this week.

The spokesman added that Princess Anne’s appointments for this week will be rescheduled. “Her Royal Highness apologises to anyone who may experience any inconvenience or disappointment as a result,” it said.

The princess is known for her love of horses and even competed in the 1976 Olympic Games in equestrian sports. She also competed in several European Three-Day Championships, winning a gold medal in the individual event in 1971 and silver in the individual and team events in 1975, according to the royal family’s official website. She is now president of the British Olympic Association and a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Anne is a working royal and her illness comes at a time when several key working royals are battling serious health problems. Both Kate Middleton and King Charles are currently undergoing cancer treatment.

Get well soon, Anne!

Portrait photo by Korin Miller

Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends. Her work appears in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives on the beach, and hopes to one day own a mini pig and a taco truck.

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