Princess Anne Returns Residence After Concussion and Hospitalization

Princess Anne is again residence following her recent hospitalization, Buckingham Palace introduced on Friday. The 73-year-old youthful sister of King Charles III not too long ago suffered an incident on June 23 at her residence, resulting in a “concussion and minor accidents” the Palace beforehand reported. 

Buckingham Palace shared on Friday that Anne is again residence at Gatcombe Park from Southmead Hospital. The Princess Royal will stay at her residence whereas she recovers and can avoid official royal duties till her medical group advises her it is protected. 

As for the incident that led to Anne’s hospitalization, Buckingham Palace beforehand shared, “There aren’t any additional particulars in relation to this incident, past the continued working speculation that it concerned onerous influence from a horse.” 

Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence launched an announcement, saying, “I want to lengthen my warmest due to all of the group at Southmead Hospital for his or her care, experience, and kindness throughout my spouse’s brief keep.” 

Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl previously told ET that there’s “no suggestion that that is long-term reminiscence loss,” with reference to Anne’s situation. 

“All we perceive is that she can not keep in mind the incident. Clearly she has been requested about what occurred and he or she merely cannot keep in mind, which means that she most likely blacked out on the time of the occasion,” Nicholl informed ET, “however there isn’t a suggestion that this reminiscence loss is something greater than instantly round what occurred.”

This isn’t the primary horse-related harm for the longtime equestrian, who suffered a fall whereas competing within the 1976 Olympics. “It is price declaring that she’s had some fairly furry experiences,” Nicholl stated. “She’s been thrown from her horse. She’s taken a number of knocks. She’s been knocked unconscious off her horse earlier than.”

Because of the accident, the princess’ engagements — which included a visit to Canada — have been postponed. 

Previous to her hospitalization, Anne was seen final week on the Royal Ascot alongside members of the royal household. The Princess Royal was additionally in attendance in the course of the 2024 Trooping the Color ceremony on June 15, the place she appeared on the balcony with King Charles and different royals — together with Kate Middleton, who made her first public appearance after sharing her cancer diagnosis three months earlier. 

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