- Princess Anne, 73, was hospitalized on Sunday night with a concussion and minor injuries after being kicked by a horse.
- Her medical team believes her head injuries are consistent with being struck by a horse’s head or leg.
- The Princess Royal left the hospital on Friday, five days after the incident.
- Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, stated that Princess Anne is “doing fine” after the accident.
Newsypeople- The only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II has returned to her Gatcombe Park home after a brief hospital stay for a concussion and minor head injuries sustained in a horse-related incident at her estate.
The 73-year-old Princess Royal was admitted to the Southmead Hospital in Bristol on June 23 as a precautionary measure following the incident, which is believed to have involved a horse. The Buckingham Palace said that Anne suffered “minor injuries and a concussion” and was expected to make a “full and quick recovery.”
Anne’s brother, King Charles III, was kept informed of her condition and joined the rest of the royal family in sending his “deepest love and best wishes” for her quick recovery. Sir Timothy Laurence, Anne’s husband, accompanied her to the hospital and expressed his gratitude to the medical team for their care and kindness during her short stay.
A week’s worth of royal engagements have been postponed by the Princess Royal, who is known for her extraordinary work ethic and dedication to her royal duties. Anne reportedly undertook 457 engagements in 2023, surpassing King Charles in the number of official duties.
The British royal family has faced a number of health challenges in recent months. Both King Charles and Kate Middleton underwent medical procedures earlier this year, with the King receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate and the Princess of Wales undergoing abdominal surgery. Both King Charles and Kate Middleton received treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Buckingham Palace won’t provide any health updates as Princess Anne works on regaining her health, and her return to official duties will depend on medical guidance. Given her close relationship with King Charles and her historical support for him, the royal family considers her health scare a significant event.
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Princess Anne has returned to her home for recuperation following a stay in the hospital due to a head injury. Wishing her a speedy recovery. #RoyalFamily #PrincessAnne #GetWellSoon #HeadInjuryhttps://t.co/q1PldrIb0Y
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