Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, has been admitted to the hospital following an incident on Sunday evening that resulted in minor injuries and a concussion.
Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, confirming the news, “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
“Her Royal Highness is currently under observation at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure and is anticipated to make a full and swift recovery.
“The King has been kept closely informed and, along with the entire Royal Family, extends his heartfelt love and best wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery.”
The specific cause of Princess Anne’s injuries remains unconfirmed, though it is believed they may have resulted from an impact involving a horse.
The Princess Royal was scheduled to visit Canada later this week. Canadian reports indicated she was set to participate in a ceremony at a war memorial in Newfoundland.
Recently, Princess Anne took part in the D-Day commemorations, where she met with veterans and their families at the Bayeux War Cemetery in France.
Renowned for her diligence, Princess Anne is recognized as one of the hardest-working members of the royal family, frequently undertaking numerous engagements.
Princess Anne’s dedication to public service and straightforward demeanor have contributed to her status as one of the most popular royals, reflected in consistently high approval ratings in opinion polls.
Known for her passion for horses, Princess Anne made history as the first member of the Royal Family to compete in the Olympics, participating in the 1976 Montreal Games.
As the second child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Princess Anne was third in line to the throne at her birth in 1950. She is currently 17th in the line of succession.
Princess Anne, 73, has been married twice. Her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips produced two children, Peter and Zara. She later married Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
