Princess Anne is hospitalized following an ‘incident’ with her horse, greatly weakened. There are several minor injuries on her body. She is currently said to be suffering from memory loss, The Telegraph reported on the issue.
Princess Anne, 73, is the sister of King Charles. The horse accident at the Gatcombe Park home happened on Saturday 23rd. The outlet reported that the Princess Royal’s memory is believed to be temporary.
Although no information is available about Princess Anne’s injuries, it is believed she may have been hit by the horse’s leg or head.
Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, Princess Anne’s husband, has been in hospital for two days. Her husband updates relatives on her health.
“She is recovering well, thank you. We are both profoundly grateful to the medical team and hospital support staff for their expert care — and to the emergency services who were all so wonderful at the scene,” he said.
“We are both deeply touched by all the kind messages we have received from so many people near and far. It means a great deal,” he added.
“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,” said Buckingham Palace.
“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 statement continued.