KING Charles is being kept “closely informed” as his sister Princess Anne remains in hospital.
The Princess Royal, 73, suffered “minor injuries and concussion” following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “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.”
It comes after Anne was taken to hospital on Sunday.
The royal is thought to have been walking around the estate with horses in the vicinity at the time of the incident.
The exact cause of her injuries is unconfirmed but it is understood they are consistent with a possible blow from a horse’s head or legs.
Emergency services scrambled to the scene and gave Anne medical care before taking her to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
The Palace also confirmed: “Her Royal Highness is receiving appropriate expert care.
“No further details are being shared at this stage.
“Her Royal Highness will remain in Southmead Hospital unless or until her medical team advise otherwise.”
The Princess is expected to make a full recovery and to return home later this week.
It is understood Anne will now miss several engagements this week, including the state banquet for the Japanese State Visit on Tuesday and a visit to Canada.
All the events Princess Anne will miss this week
Tuesday
- Thirtieth Commonwealth Agricultural Conference at Gogarburn Conference Centre, Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh.
- State Banquet for the Japanese State Visit
Wednesday
- Thirtieth Commonwealth Agricultural Conference Dinner at The Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Newbridge, Edinburgh.
- Opening of Warsash Sailing Club’s Renovated Clubhouse at Shore House, Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire.
- Visit to the Community Sailing Programme on the occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary at Bath Road, Lymington, Hampshire.
Thursday
- Visit to the Hospice at Randolph Hill, Fankerton, Denny, Stirling and Falkirk.
- Thirtieth Commonwealth Agricultural Conference and AGM at Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh.
Friday
- Fiftieth Anniversary Charity Polo Day at Cirencester Park Polo Club, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Saturday-Monday
- Visit to Canada
The royal was last seen enjoying Ladies Day at Royal Ascot last Thursday.
A Palace spokesman added: “On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week ahead will be postponed.
“Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.
“The Japanese State Visit will go ahead as planned, though sadly Her Royal Highness will be unable to attend the State banquet tomorrow.”
Daughter Zara Tindall and son Peter Phillips were on the estate at the time of the incident, along with Anne’s doting husband Vice Admiral Sir Laurence.
The King and Queen were alerted on Sunday evening.
And, the princess’s siblings, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, and nephew the Prince of Wales, were also notified at this time.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sent his well-wishes to the royal.
He said: “Everyone in the country is immensely fond of Her Royal Highness.”
The PM added: “We’re all sending her our best wishes for a swift recovery.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Wishing Her Royal Highness a speedy recovery.
“Sending my best wishes on behalf of all of us at the Labour Party.”
The Princess’ hospital stay is the latest health scare to the hit the royal family this year.
Both the King and the Princess of Wales have been diagnosed with and are undergoing treatment for cancer.
While Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, revealed her skin cancer battle.
Princess Anne is a key member of the King’s slimmed-down working monarchy.
The devoted royal has played an important role as she stepped up to support Charles after he took a step back from royal duties.
The princess, often dubbed the hardest-working royal, is known for her no-nonsense approach and commitment to royal duty.
At Trooping the Colour earlier this month, she was pictured expertly keeping her horse under control when it appeared agitated.
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