Princess Anne, 73, sustained injuries on the evening of Sunday, June 23, at her Gatcombe Park home, which has become a “cause for concern,” according to a new report. Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths shared her worries with GBN’s Andrew Pierce and Bev Turner, stating, “It’s kind of worrying because she just can’t really remember what happened. And she was completely alone in the field.”
Griffiths elaborated, “She was at the estate and she’s known to take evening strolls to check on her horses alone. It’s obviously something she does regularly, but I dread to think how long she was there on her own. I hope she wasn’t there on her own unconscious – she was maybe kicked by a horse.”
Despite these concerns, the BBC reported that Princess Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has reassured the public about her condition. He stated that she is “fine” following a minor head injury and concussion, allegedly caused by a horse.
On Tuesday, Sir Tim visited Princess Anne at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for a two-hour visit. As he left the hospital, he said, “She’s doing fine, slow but sure”, told Sky News. When a well-wisher inquired about her recovery, Sir Tim responded, “She is recovering well, thank you. We are both profoundly grateful to the medical team and hospital support staff for their expert care – and to the emergency services who were all so wonderful at the scene.”
Sir Tim also expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying, “We are both deeply touched by all the kind messages we have received from so many people near and far. It means a great deal.”
Although Princess Anne is expected to make a full recovery, her trip to Canada this week has been postponed. She will also not attend the state banquet with the Japanese Emperor and Empress. The princess had a busy schedule, including engagements in Scotland, Hampshire, and Gloucestershire, in addition to the state visit from Japan.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, the last surviving emperor and empress in the world, are on a State Visit to the United Kingdom. King Charles III hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace following a formal welcome and a carriage ride up the Mall. However, the Japanese royal couple will not be visiting Downing Street due to the general election campaign.
Princess Anne has received “his fondest love and well-wishes” from the King, along with “best wishes” from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Princess Anne’s hospitalization is the latest health-related issue to affect the royal family, highlighting the ongoing concerns and challenges they face.