Princess Anne 'recovering slowly', says husband after visiting her in hospital

Princess Anne is "recovering slowly", her husband has said as he left hospital after visiting her.

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence also said the Princess Royal would leave "when she's ready".

He made his comments after spending two-and-a-half hours with his wife at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

The 73-year-old has spent three nights in hospital after suffering minor head injuries and concussion when it was believed she was struck by a horse while walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening.

Asked whether Anne would be leaving the hospital on Wednesday, Sir Tim said: "She'll be out when she's ready".

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