LifestylePrincess Anne hospitalized after a severe horse accident

Princess Anne hospitalized after a severe horse accident

Princess Anna is in the hospital, details of the accident revealed
Princess Anna is in the hospital, details of the accident revealed
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24 June 2024 10:01

Princess Anne was involved in a horse accident. The sister of King Charles III is currently in the hospital with a concussion and head injuries. A spokesperson for the British royal family has already commented on the matter.

It is well known that the 73-year-old Princess Anne is an excellent equestrian. The sister of the current king has a deep love for horses. Unfortunately, she recently experienced an accident, leading to her hospitalization.

According to British media, Princess Anne's injuries were most likely caused by a strike from a horse's head or legs. As stated in the announcement, all of the princess's public engagements have been postponed due to the incident. "Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result," the spokesperson noted.

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A statement from the royal family spokesperson has already surfaced online. A well-known British journalist who follows the monarchy closely shared some comments.

"A statement from Buckingham Palace says The Princess Royal is in hospital in Bristol following an incident yesterday involving a horse or horses. It would appear her injuries are consistent with being hit by a horses head or legs. Her brother, The King, is being kept informed," as read on X (formerly Twitter) in a post by Dickie Arbiter.

King Charles III was informed of the accident immediately. The 73-year-old Anne is expected to remain in the hospital for about a week. Specialists are closely monitoring her condition. Due to the princess's health, her trip to Canada, scheduled for the end of this week, has been cancelled. The sister of the British king will also not be able to attend the official banquet organized for the visit of guests from Japan.

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