Princess Anne hospitalized with minor injuries after “incident”

Princess Anne was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in an “incident” at her home, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday, June 24.

“The Princess Royal has suffered minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening,” the statement said. “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 King has been kept fully informed and joins the entire Royal Family in sending the Princess his warmest love and best wishes for a speedy recovery,” the statement continued.

Details of the incident were not initially released by the palace, but Sky News reported that “emergency services were called to the scene of the accident in the grounds of Gatcombe Park in Bristol on Sunday to treat injuries consistent with the possible consequences of a collision with a horse.”

The Telegraph It was also reported that 73-year-old Anne “was believed to have been struck by a horse while out walking around Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, suffering minor wounds to the head,” adding: “The head injuries are believed to be the result of a possible impact with the head or legs of a horse.”

Due to the incident, Anne’s trip to Canada later this week has been postponed, and she will not attend the banquet planned for Tuesday, June 25 to mark the Japanese state visit.

“On medical advice, Her Royal Highness’s appointments for next week will be postponed,” a palace spokesman said. The guard“Her Royal Highness apologises to anyone who may have been inconvenienced or disappointed by this.

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

The outlet reported that Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurenceand their children, Peter Phillips And Zara Tindallwere at home when the incident occurred. She was accompanied to the hospital by her husband. Her siblings were informed of her injuries on Sunday, June 23.

Anne was seen on horseback at the Trooping the Colour parade on 15 June to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III.During the event, spectators and social media users were impressed as the princess demonstrated her riding skills to calm her nervous horse.

In recent months, she has taken on more responsibilities as her eldest brother Charles, 75, battles an unspecified form of cancer and has stepped in at a number of royal events. It is unclear when Anne will be released from hospital.

“Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital for further observation as a precautionary measure,” the spokesman said. “Her Royal Highness is receiving appropriate specialist care. No further details will be disclosed at this time. Her Royal Highness will remain at Southmead Hospital unless her medical team recommends otherwise.”