Princess Hospitalized with a Concussion After 'Incident,' Buckingham Palace Reveals

Princess Anne sustained minor injuries and a concussion due to an incident on an estate in southwest England, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.

The 73-year-old sister of King Charles III was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure for observation and is anticipated to make a full recovery, the palace said.

The incident occurred on Sunday at the Gatcombe Park estate.

While the exact cause of her injuries remains unclear, there were horses present in the area.

Her medical team indicated that her head injuries were consistent with possible impact from a horse’s head or legs.

“The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening,” the palace stated.

“Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery,” it added.

“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.”

Britain’s Press Association reported that the princess was walking within the protected perimeter of the estate when the incident occurred.

Emergency services were called to the estate, and she was treated at the scene before being transferred to the hospital.

Her husband, Vice Adm. Tim Laurence, accompanied her.

Anne, known as one of the hardest-working members of the royal family, has taken on additional duties due to Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

Her scheduled engagements for the coming days will be postponed, and she will not attend the state dinner in honor of the emperor of Japan.