Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and younger sister of King Charles III, has been hospitalized with minor injuries and a concussion after an incident at her Gatcombe Park estate, suspected to involve a horse. The 73-year-old royal was walking on the grounds of her estate on Sunday when the incident occurred. Buckingham Palace has stated that Princess Anne is recovering well and remains under observation at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The King has been kept informed about his sister’s condition and, along with the rest of the royal family, has sent wishes for a speedy recovery.The nature of the incident has not been fully disclosed, but the injuries are consistent with an impact from a horse’s head or legs. Princess Anne is known for her equestrian passion, having previously suffered a serious fall in 1988. This recent event adds to a series of medical concerns for the royal family this year, with both King Charles and Princess Kate having faced health issues, including cancer diagnoses and surgeries. Princess Kate recently made her first public appearance in months during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.The royal family has not released further details about the incident, but there is a collective sense of relief that the injuries sustained by Princess Anne are not life-threatening and that she is on the path to recovery.
Key points
- Princess Anne hospitalized with minor injuries and concussion after a suspected horse-related incident.
- The Princess Royal is under observation at Southmead Hospital, with the royal family expressing well-wishes.
- The incident highlights the royal family’s challenging year in health matters, following earlier health issues of King Charles and Princess Kate.
