Princess Anne Hospitalized After Horse Incident at Gatcombe Park

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, is recovering in Southmead Hospital after sustaining minor injuries and a concussion in an incident involving a horse at Gatcombe Park. The 73-year-old royal is expected to make a full recovery but has postponed her scheduled engagements.

Britain's Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles III, is in hospital after sustaining minor injuries and concussion following an incident in Bristol, Buckingham Palace stated on Monday.

The Princess Royal, age 73, endured the injuries at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday evening. She currently remains in Bristol's Southmead Hospital as a precautionary measure. Sources indicate she likely sustained minor head wounds involving horses on the estate.

The palace highlighted, "Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery."

King Charles has been kept closely informed and the royal family has extended their love and well-wishes for a speedy recovery, according to the statement.

The princess's scheduled engagements for the coming week, including a trip to Canada and a state banquet for Japanese Emperor Naruhito, have been postponed on doctors' advice.

Princess Anne, passionate about horses and equestrian sports, was accompanied by her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, along with her children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, at the time of the incident. Laurence escorted his wife to the hospital.

Historically, Princess Anne was the first Royal Family member to compete in the Olympics, participating in the 1976 Montreal games. She is the daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and was third in line to the throne at her birth, now ranking 17th in succession.

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