British Princess Royal, 73, was injured by a horse while walking at her Gatcombe Park estate, says l’Express. Taken into care by emergency services and then hospitalized in Southmead, near Bristol, she underwent medical examinations which revealed a concussion and minor head injuries. Anne had to cancel several official engagements, including a major state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear. Due to the concussion suffered by the Princess,
It is impossible to know for sure how she was injured. According to her entourage, it was a blow to the horse’s head or leg. In the absence of any precise memory of Anne, the relatives of the seasoned rider – she participated in the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976 – are reduced to a “work hypothesis“.
This lack of concrete details has fueled speculation. We know that Princess Anne is an experienced rider and that horses have always been part of her life. Is this a simple accident without consequences or should we see it as a sign of age that is starting to take its toll? Difficult to say at the moment.
Princess Anne: a convalescence under the sign of discretion
Hospitalized as a precaution, Princess Anne underwent a battery of medical examinations. Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, visited her several times and made a point of paying tribute to the nursing staff.. “I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the entire team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife’s short stay“, he said.
Princess Anne’s recovery is now continuing at her home in Gatcombe Park. Surrounded by her loved ones, she will have to rest for a while before resuming her official duties. The exact duration of this recovery period is currently unknown, a decision that will fall to his medical team.
The highly anticipated return of Princess Anne
Princess Anne is renowned for her tireless devotion to the Crown. Unofficial holder of the title of most active member of the royal family in terms of public commitments, she has had to cancel several in recent daysHis absence was notably noted at the state banquet held in honour of the Japanese state visit to the United Kingdom.
Her return to active life is highly anticipated. The British, accustomed to seeing Princess Anne on all fronts, were somewhat surprised by her hospitalization. Although the accident fortunately did not have serious consequences, it nevertheless raises a question: At 73, will Anne be able to maintain her sustained work rate for much longer?
