Princess Anne's health history revealed: Horse-riding injuries, a serious chest infection...
and she might even have avoided Covid The Princess Royal is believed to have been injured by a horse yesterday READ MORE: How to spot the warning signs of concussion By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter and John Ely Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 11:48 EDT, 24 June 2024 | Updated: 12:25 EDT, 24 June 2024 e-mail View comments Princess Anne is in hospital today after suffering 'minor injuries and concussion' at her home on the Gatcombe Park estate. Buckingham Palace announced the Princess Royal is being kept in hospital under observation following an incident last night as she walked on the grounds. The Palace said the Princess Royal was left with minor wounds to the head and she is reported to have been kicked by a horse.
However, the Olympic medal winning equestrian is expected to make a full recovery. The injury is an unusual one for Princess Anne who has famously enjoyed a reputation as Britain's most robust Royal, seemingly avoiding major illness. Princess Anne is an Olympic medal winning horsewoman and has only suffered a few injuries from horse riding in the past The King's 73-year-old sister, was walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire yesterday when she was hurt.
The Olympic-medal winning horsewoman was given medical care before being taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation. Pictured, Princess Anne arrives by carria.