Princess Anne shares first message after hospitalization for concussion following ‘incident with horse’

Canada’s Governor General delivered a message on behalf of the Queen, who missed a scheduled event in Canada as she continues to recover at home.

Princess Anne has spoken out for the first time since she was hospitalized on June 23 following a concussion sustained in a horse-riding accident at her country house.

On July 1, Canada’s Governor General delivered a message on behalf of the 73-year-old royal during a commemoration ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial. Princess Anne was scheduled to attend the event in Canada before her accident.

“It is with deep regret that I cannot be with you today as you commemorate the gallant efforts and sacrifices of the members of the Newfoundland Regiment who went into battle on the first day of the Somme,” the Princess Royal said in the statement.

“I have fond memories of my time with you in 2016 when the people of this island commemorated the 99th Battle of Beaumont Hamel and I am deeply saddened that I cannot be with you again. I send you my warmest best wishes on this special day of remembrance,” she added.

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Buckingham Palace announced on June 24 that King Charles’ younger sister was hospitalized following an “incident” on June 23 in Gatcombe Park. Her injuries suggest she may have been knocked to the ground by a horse’s head or legs. Due to the concussion, the exact details of the accident could not be ascertained.

The Telegraph reported on June 25 that Princess Anne suffered what was believed to be temporary memory loss as a result of the incident.

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Since her discharge from hospital on June 28, Anne has continued to recover and receive rehabilitation support at her country home in Gloucestershire. No further details about the incident have been released.

PEOPLE understands Princess Anne will not return to public duties until her medical team says it is safe to do so. At this stage, it is not possible to predict when that will be.

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Following the Princess Royal’s discharge from hospital, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, said: “I would like to express my sincere thanks to the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, skill and kindness during my wife’s short hospital stay.”

Princess Anne is known for her resilience and dedication, and her commitment to her role is well-documented. She is frequently at the top of the list of hardest-working royals, often taking on hundreds of engagements a year.

“She just keeps going and often has several appointments in one day,” Queen Elizabeth’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter said previously The Telegraph about Princess Anne’s sense of duty.

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