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Princess Anne in hospital with minor injuries and concussion after incident
Princess Anne has sustained “minor injuries and a concussion” after an incident on Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace has said.
It is understood emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate, Bristol, on Sunday, to treat injuries consistent with the possible effects of being hit by a horse.
The Princess, 73, was then taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment, where it is understood she’ll stay until later this week.
In a statement released on Monday, the palace said: “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.”
Princess Anne, a senior working royal, is the younger sister of the King.
The Palace said the princess is “recovering well”.
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Doctors have recommended the princess postpones engagements for the week ahead, including a trip to Canada scheduled for the end of this week.
The Princess will also be unable to attend tomorrow’s state banquet organised by her brother in honour of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, who will be visiting the UK this week.
“Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” a Palace official said.
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