Princess Anne accident hospitalised injury
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What Happened to Princess Anne? Accident & Injury Explained

Princess Anne made headlines after she was hospitalized after an accident. While details surrounding the incident remain scarce, it’s been confirmed that the Princess Royal sustained a minor injury. Speculation suggests the incident may have involved a horse, given Princess Anne’s well-known equestrian background.

Here’s all we know about Princess Anne’s accident and injury.

Why was Princess Anne sent to hospital?

Princess Anne suffered a minor head injury after an incident at Gloucestershire estate.

According to Royal UK, Buckingham Palace spoke on behalf of the Royal Family concerning the recent incident. The statement confirms that the King is being kept fully informed of the situation.

It reads, “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening. Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery. The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The Princess for a speedy recovery.”

After the mishap, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that the Princess is “recovering well” to the BBC. The spokesman said, “Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition, and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation.”

“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,” the spokesman added.

Princess Anne is expected to make a full recovery. However, she will be unable to attend the upcoming State Banquet with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Additionally, her trip to Canada scheduled for this week has been postponed.

Princess Anne is the second child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She was first married to Captain Mark Phillips, with whom she shares two children, Peter and Zara. She then married Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence in 1992. During the accident, her husband Timothy and her children were reportedly with her. She was then accompanied by him to the hospital.

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