Princess Anne Hospitalized With Concussion, Minor Injuries

Princess Anne Buckingham Palace has confirmed he has been admitted to hospital following the accident at his home in Gatcombe Park.

“The Princess Royal has suffered minor bruises and a head injury following an incident at the Gatcombe Park Estate yesterday evening,” the palace said in a statement on Monday, June 24. “Her Royal Highness has been placed at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for observation as a precaution and is expected to make a full and rapid recovery.”

The statement has been shared by multiple news outlets and on social media, stating that King Charles III He has been “closely briefed” on Anne’s health, the statement said, adding that “he joins the whole royal family in sending their love and best wishes for the Princess’s speedy recovery.”

Anne, 73, is now a Key Players in the Royal Family Recently, the princess has stepped up her public appearances after news broke that both Charles, 75, and Princess Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

Connected: A guide to current serving royal families

Getty Images (2) One of King Charles III’s goals when he took the throne in September 2022 after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 96 was to downsize the monarchy. This mission came into question when both Charles and Princess Kate Middleton faced health challenges in January 2024. Prince William canceled several engagements […]

Shortly after Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in February, Anne said she… came forward for her brother at various royal events. After Kate, 42, announced her cancer diagnosis on March 22, she continued to make frequent appearances in the months that followed. Anne’s most recent public appearance came on June 15, when she was spotted at Trooping the Colour in London, the annual event held to celebrate the monarch’s birthday.

Those at the royal court saw Anne ride a horse in procession. At one point she had difficulty mounting the horse. Keep your horse in lineVideo footage of the incident showed the horse shaking its head playfully and attempting to exit the parade while other horses marched past.

Trooping the Colour was the first time in recent months that all members of the royal family were together at a major public event. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, it was unclear whether Kate would make her first official appearance since March. Although it was initially revealed that She will not be present, Princess of Wales Offered a major health update On June 14, he revealed his plans to move in with his fellow royal members.

Connected: Royal families diagnosed with cancer

Several members of the British royal family have been diagnosed with various types of cancer since the beginning of their family’s reign. Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer a week after being admitted to a London clinic for treatment of an enlarged prostate. “During the King’s recent hospital procedure, […]

“I’m making good progress, but as anyone who’s been through chemotherapy knows, there are good days and bad days,” she shared in a statement at the time, along with a new photo. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you need to give your body a rest. But on the good days, when you feel strong, you want to take full advantage of feeling good.”

In the new photo, Kate is seen standing next to a giant tree, looking pensive. She did not share a timeline about returning to public duty, but said her cancer treatment would continue for “a few more months.”

“I’m learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty,” she concluded. “Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and giving myself much-needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so courageously shared your stories with me.”