Princess Anne in hospital with minor injuries and concussion after incident
Princess Anne has sustained "minor injuries and a concussion" after an incident on Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace has said.
It is understood emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate, Bristol, on Sunday, to treat injuries consistent with the possible effects of being hit by a horse.
The Princess, 73, was then taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment.
In a statement released on Monday, the palace said: "The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
"Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.
"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."
Princess Anne, a senior working royal, is the younger sister of the King.
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