Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles III, has returned to her Gatcombe Park home after a brief hospital stay for treatment of minor injuries and a concussion. The 73-year-old Princess Royal was injured while walking near horses at the royal estate in Gloucestershire, western England.
According to a royal source, Princess Anne will continue to rest and recover at home until her medical team deems it safe for her to resume public engagements. Her husband, Vice-Adm. Tim Laurence, expressed gratitude to the medical staff at Southmead Hospital for their care during her short stay.
The exact circumstances of the incident that led to Princess Anne's injuries remain unclear, but her medical team suggested that her head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. Emergency services were called to the estate, and she was subsequently transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment, and observation.
Due to her concussion, Princess Anne has been unable to recall the details of the incident. While the duration of her recovery is uncertain, she will receive rehabilitation support at home following standard concussion protocols.
Known for her diligent work ethic, Princess Anne undertakes numerous engagements each year and has been a pillar of support for the royal family, especially during King Charles III's recent absence from public duties following his cancer diagnosis.
The princess's hospital stay caused her to miss several scheduled engagements, including a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and a royal visit to Canada. This incident adds to the health challenges faced by the royal family this year, with King Charles III and the Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatments, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, receiving a melanoma diagnosis in January.
