Following an incident at Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne sustains minor injuries and a concussion.
The 73-year-old Princess Royal, a skilled rider with Olympic medals, was involved in an incident on her Gloucestershire estate, Gatcombe Park, on Sunday night that resulted in minor injuries and a concussion.
The Princess Royal is expected to recover fully and is currently being observed at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. The royal family, including King Charles, sends their warmest regards and best hopes for a quick recovery to her.”
Princess Anne, accompanied by her spouse, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, will unfortunately be unable to attend a number of forthcoming events, such as a state banquet in honor of the Japanese state visit and a trip to Canada.
Princess Anne Steps Up During King Charles and Princess Kate’s Absence
Princess Anne has received widespread praise for increasing her workload while King Charles and Princess Kate have been recovering from health issues. She has taken on a third of all royal engagements so far this year, marking a two percent increase compared to last year.
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are currently on a royal tour in Canada, having already visited Sri Lanka and Namibia earlier this year. Social media has been abuzz with admiration for Anne’s dedication, with many noting her steadfast commitment to duty.
Commenting on her work ethic, one admirer wrote, “I didn’t think I could like or respect the Princess Royal any more than I already did. What an amazing woman she is.” Another added, “This is duty and sibling loyalty. Pity some don’t understand.” A third simply stated, “Thank God for The Princess Royal!”
Princess Anne, at 73, continues to demonstrate no signs of slowing down, having completed 172 engagements by the end of April this year, surpassing her record from the same period in 2023. She remains one of the most active members of the royal family, particularly amidst recent health concerns and adjustments to the monarchy.
Alongside Anne, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie have also increased their royal engagements significantly, supporting the monarchy during this period of transition.
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