Princess Anne is said to have lost her memory after suffering a concussion and minor injuries in an accident thought to be horse-related.
The 73-year-old’s memory loss is believed to be temporary, The Daily Telegraph reported. Fox News Digital has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
The Princess Royal’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, also gave a brief update to well-wishers on Tuesday.
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Princess Anne was hospitalized after suffering a concussion on Sunday. (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press, Getty Images)
“She’s recovering well, thank you everyone,” Lawrence was quoted as saying by People magazine. “We are all extremely grateful for the expert care from the medical team and hospital support staff, as well as the emergency services personnel who did an outstanding job on scene.”
He added: “We have received so many messages of kindness from people near and far and we have been deeply touched. It means a lot.”
In footage shared to X by ITV’s Chris Ship, the 69-year-old told reporters, “She’s fine. Slowly but surely.”
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence leaves Bristol’s Southmead Hospital where the princess was being treated for “minor injuries and concussion” following the incident at Gatcombe Park Estate on Sunday evening . She remains under observation at Bristol Hospital. (Ben Birchall/PA Photo via Getty Images)
On Monday, Buckingham Palace said the sister of King Charles III was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and was expected to make a full recovery. She was injured while walking on the Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England on Sunday. The cause of Anne’s injuries is unclear, but doctors said her injuries were consistent with a blow to the horse’s head or leg.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The King has been following the news closely and joins the entire Royal Family in sending the Princess our sincerest love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.”
The accident is the latest health scare to hit the Windsor royal family in recent months, with the 75-year-old king and Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton both undergoing cancer treatment. This has strained the royal family’s ability to maintain full public appearances, with Queen Anne and Queen Camilla taking on more activities while Charles, 42, and Kate took time out to focus on their health.
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Princess Anne is known to be King Charles’ right-hand woman. (Sarah Meyssonnier – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Due to her injury, Anne was forced to cancel an appearance at a state banquet with the Japanese Emperor on Tuesday, as well as a planned trip to Canada later this week.
The only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was praised last year for being the most hard-working member of the royal family.
Anne was known for her pragmatic approach amid a busy schedule of public appearances. According to the Daily Telegraph, Anne attended 457 royal events last year, while the King attended 425 events, William attended 172 events and Kate attended 123 events.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Anne ride on horseback along the boulevard during the Trooping the Color parade in London, England on June 15, 2024. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
The famous equestrian suited up and rode in the parade with Princes William and Edward on June 15. A video that went viral on X showed her expertly handling her horse when it became nervous during a military parade in London.
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Zara Tindall leaves Southmead Hospital in Bristol after visiting her mother, Princess Anne, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Ben Birchall/PA Photo via Getty Images)
Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” said: “Because the royal family spends most of their lives on horseback, whether fox hunting, playing polo or participating in equestrian events, the royal family has a lot of knowledge about their brains. No stranger to concussions, sprains and broken bones “Princess Anne… probably suffered more injuries than any other member of the royal family, with the possible exception of King Charles. “
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It is believed Anne will be able to return home this week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
