Princess Anne has been hospitalized with head injuries and a concussion after an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday night.
Buckingham Palace released a statement on Monday confirming, “The Princess Royal sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident at Gatcombe Park yesterday evening. Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, for observation as a precaution and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.”
The monarch, along with the entire Royal Family, extended their love and best wishes for Princess Anne’s speedy recovery.
The 73-year-old Princess Royal was reportedly injured by a horse while taking a stroll on the royal estate.
Emergency services were called to the scene, where they treated the royal before transporting her to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
Princess Anne has undergone tests and treatment and is under close medical supervision.
Family members, including her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, daughter Zara Tindall, and son Peter Phillips, were present at the estate during the incident.
Other senior royals were informed of Anne’s condition last night. She is expected to be discharged from the hospital later this week.
“Her Royal Highness is recovering well, in a comfortable condition, and remains in the hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation,” stated her spokesperson in a follow-up announcement.
All of Princess Anne’s engagements for the week have been canceled to allow her time to recover. She was scheduled to participate in a State Visit this week and had an official trip to Canada planned, both of which have been postponed.
“On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week ahead will be postponed. Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” added her spokesperson.
Although it is unclear whether Anne was riding the horse at the time of the accident, her experience and accomplishments as a rider are well known.
In 1971, Anne won the individual European Three-Day Event at Burghley, and she represented Great Britain in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
Earlier this month, she participated in the King’s Trooping the Colour ceremony on horseback.
