Princess Anne is said to be suffering from memory loss after she is believed to have suffered a head injury and minor injuries in an accident involving a horse.
Wire The 73-year-old’s memory loss is believed to be temporary, according to the report. Fox News Digital has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
The Princess Royal’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, also gave a brief update to well-wishers on Tuesday.
Princess Anne has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke on Sunday. (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
“She’s recovering well, thank you,” Lawrence said. People Magazine. “We are both extremely grateful to the medical team and support staff at the hospital for their expert care – and also to the emergency services who were fantastic at the scene.”
“We have both been so touched by all the kind messages we have received from people near and far. It means so much,” she said.
A video shared by X ITV’s Chris Ship “He’s doing fine. Slowly, but fine,” the 69-year-old told reporters.
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence leaves Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where the Princess Royal is being treated. She suffered “minor injuries and a head injury” following the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday evening. She remains in a Bristol hospital for observation. (Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images)
On Monday, Buckingham Palace said, sister of King Charles III She has been hospitalised as a precaution and is expected to make a full recovery. She was injured on Sunday while walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England. The cause of Anne’s injuries was unclear, but doctors said her injuries were consistent with an impact from the horse’s head or legs.
“The King has been fully briefed and, along with the whole Royal Family, sends his heartfelt best wishes for the Princess’s speedy recovery,” the palace said in a statement.
The accident is the latest health incident to hit Windsor House in recent months, with the 75-year-old king and Ranil Wickremesinghe, 12, both injured. Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William, The royal family member is on leave to receive cancer treatment. This has affected the royal family’s ability to make public appearances, with Anne and Duchess Camilla facing more engagements while Charles, 42, and Kate have taken time off to focus on their health.
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Princess Anne is considered to be the right-hand woman of King Charles. (Sarah Messonnier – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Because of her injuries, Anne had to cancel her attendance at a state dinner honoring the Emperor of Japan on Tuesday, as well as a planned trip to Canada at the end of the week.
The only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II And Prince Philip was praised last year for being the hardest-working member of the royal family.
Anne is known for her businesslike approach to her busy schedule of public engagements. Anne attended 457 royal engagements last year, while the king attended 425, William 172 and Kate 123, according to figures compiled by the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Anne, Princess Royal, are seen on horseback along The Mall during Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. (Victor Shimanovich/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
The princess, who is a noted equestrian, dressed up for Trooping the Colour on June 15 when she rode alongside Prince William and Prince Edward. A video that went viral on X It showed him skillfully controlling a horse when it panicked during a military parade in London.
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Zara Tindall is seen leaving Southmead Hospital in Bristol after visiting her mother Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images)
“Since much of their lives are spent on horseback — either fox hunting, playing polo or competing in equestrian trials — it’s nothing new for members of the royal family to suffer brain trauma, sprains and broken bones,” says Christopher Anderson, author of “King,” Fox News Digital was previously told. “Princess Anne… has probably suffered more injuries than any other member of the royal family except for King Charles.”
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It is believed that Anne will be able to go home this week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
