Princess Anne in hospital after sustaining concussion and minor head injuries, Buckingham Palace says
Princess Anne has sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate, according to Buckingham Palace.
The incident happened on Sunday, local time.
The princess, 73, "remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation," a statement said.
The princess sustained minor injuries and a concussion in the incident. (Reuters: Jonathan Brady)
The palace said she was 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," the statement said.
The cause of her injury is unconfirmed, but it is believed to be consistent with potential impact from a horse's head or legs, according to the BBC.
"Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation," the palace said.
Anne will remain in Southmead Hospital unless her medical team advises otherwise.
The statement said that on doctors' advice, Princess Anne's engagements for the week would be postponed.
She had been expected to attend the state banquet for a Japanese state visit and to visit Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.
"Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result," the statement said.
The princess is regularly described as the most hard-working royal.
According to the Court Circular, she carried out 457 engagements in 2023.