Princess Anne, 73, Is Hospitalized

Princess Anne has been hospitalized. Buckingham Palace reports the news.

Queen Elizabeth’s daughter has been rushed to Southmead Hospital in Bristol following an accident at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. Despite the scare, the Royal Family remains optimistic about her recovery.

Princess Anne during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 | Source: Getty Images

Buckingham Palace confirmed the news, stating that the 73-year-old royal sustained minor injuries and a concussion. “The Princess Royal was injured during an incident on her estate. She remains in the hospital as a precautionary measure for observation,” the Palace detailed.

Princess Anne seen horse riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle on April 22, 2006 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images

“She is expected to make a full and swift recovery,” the statement further reassured. The nature of the incident that led to her injuries has not been disclosed, but it is known that Princess Anne is an avid equestrian—a passion that involves its risks.