UK Princess Royal, Anne has landed in hospital after suffering minor injuries to her head and a concussion after it is believed she was kicked by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate.
The Princess Royal, an Olympic-medal-winning horsewoman, was walking on her Gloucestershire estate Sunday evening when the incident occurred.
Emergency services attended and, after receiving medical care on site, she was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment, and observation.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “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.”
The exact cause of Princess Anne’s injuries is unconfirmed, but her medical team suggested her head injuries might be from an impact with a horse’s head or legs.
Emergency services provided on-site care, and she was transferred to a hospital for further tests and treatment, accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence.
As a result, Anne will miss several engagements this week, including the state banquet for the Japanese State Visit on Tuesday and a visit to Canada.
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