Bristol, UK: Princess Anne is making progress in her recovery from head injuries sustained in an incident on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. Her husband, V Adm Sir Tim Laurence, visited her at Southmead hospital and reported that she is progressing “slow but sure.” Princess Anne suffered a concussion and minor head injuries following an undisclosed incident on her estate.
Sir Tim Laurence brought his wife some small comforts from home during his visit to the hospital. He expressed gratitude to the medical team and emergency services for their care. The Princess Royal’s medical team indicated that her injuries are consistent with a potential impact from a horse.
Although details of the incident are scarce due to Anne’s concussion-related memory loss, it is known that she was treated at the scene before being transferred to the hospital. Buckingham Palace stated that Princess Anne is expected to make a full recovery. Her planned engagements for the week have been postponed, including a visit to Canada and a banquet for a Japanese state visit.
Princess Anne’s family, including her children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, were with her at the time of the incident. Laurence accompanied her to the hospital and is hopeful that she will be able to return home later in the week. Discussions are underway with the Canadian government to reschedule her proposed engagements in light of her recovery.
The palace spokesperson confirmed that Princess Anne sends her apologies for any inconvenience caused by the postponement of her scheduled events. Despite the setback, her family and medical team remain optimistic about her recovery. Princess Anne’s well-being continues to be closely monitored, and she is receiving the necessary care to aid in her recovery.