Charles kept ‘closely informed’ as sister Princess Anne in hospital after suffering ‘concussion and minor injuries’
KING Charles is being kept "closely informed" as his sister Princess Anne remains in hospital.
The Princess Royal 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.
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.
