Princess Anne, 73, has broken her silence following a horse riding accident that left her with minor injuries and concussion at her residence in Gatcombe Park Estate, Gloucestershire.
The Buckingham Palace confirmed her hospitalization at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where she received treatment for five days before being discharged.
The Princess could not attend a ceremony commemorating the centenary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial due to her recovery.
Instead, the Governor General delivered a message from Princess Anne, expressing her regret for missing the event and fondly recalling her previous participation in similar commemorations.
Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, expressed gratitude to the medical team at Southmead Hospital for their care during her stay.
Based on doctors’ advice, the Princess had to cancel her upcoming engagements, with Buckingham Palace stating that her schedule would be adjusted based on her ongoing medical condition.
The statement from Buckingham Palace assured the public that Princess Anne continues to receive appropriate care and requested privacy regarding further details of her health condition.