The Princess Royal has “sustained minor accidents and concussion” after an incident at her Gloucestershire residence, Gatcombe Park, on Sunday night, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
In a press release, the palace has mentioned that Princess Anne, 73 “stays in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for statement and is predicted to make a full and swift restoration”.
It added: “The King has been stored intently knowledgeable and joins the entire Royal Household in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The Princess for a speedy restoration.”
HELLO! understands that Anne was out strolling inside her property when the incident occurred, ensuing within the Princess Royal sustaining minor wounds to the top.
Whereas the precise reason behind her accidents has not been confirmed, it is understood that her medical staff say that her head accidents are per a possible affect from a horse’s head or legs.
Emergency providers had been despatched to Anne’s residence and after medical care on the scene, Anne was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for applicable exams, therapy and statement.
© GettyIt is understood that Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and her youngsters, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall had been on the property on the time of the incident. Sir Tim accompanied his spouse as she was taken to hospital.
Whereas the Princess has suffered concussion and minor accidents to the top, she is predicted to make a full and swift restoration. No additional particulars have been given about her therapy.
© GettyA palace spokesperson says Her Royal Highness is “recovering nicely, is in a cushty situation and is being stored in hospital as a precautionary measure for additional statement”.
Future engagements
The Princess Royal retains a busy schedule of engagements however a palace spokesperson has mentioned: “On medical doctors’ recommendation, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week forward will likely be postponed. Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who could also be inconvenienced or upset in consequence.”
© GettyShe will likely be unable to attend the Japan State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night and can not journey to Canada later this week for a deliberate go to.
Equestrian profession
The Princess Royal is an completed and assured horsewoman, having been the primary British to compete within the Olympics, when she rode the late Queen’s horse, Goodwill, within the equestrian three-day occasion on the 1976 Montreal Olympic Video games.
Anne additionally gained a gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 on the European Eventing Championships.
© GettyHer daughter Zara has adopted in her mom’s footsteps together with her personal equestrian profession and gained a silver medal as a part of Staff GB’s eventing staff on the London 2012 Olympics.
Anne additionally rides on horseback through the King’s birthday parade, however appeared to have some difficulties with an unruly horse at Trooping the Color earlier this month.
© GettyAlong with her being an skilled and expert horsewoman, Anne was capable of maintain her horse beneath management with out drawing an excessive amount of consideration away from the remainder of the parade…
