Princess Royal in hospital for observation after being injured by horse at Gatcombe Park estate, it is understood
The Princess Royal is in hospital with a head injury and concussion after an incident in which she was understood to have been injured by a horse.
Princess Anne, 73, suffered a concussion and minor injuries, thought to possibly have been caused by being either headbutted or kicked by a horse on her estate at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire on Sunday.
She is being kept in hospital for treatment, tests and observation.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “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.
“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.
