The 73-year-old Princess Royal, who was hospitalized on Sunday night after being allegedly kicked by a horse, is “expected to make a full and swift recovery,” according to Buckingham Palace. Following an almost two-hour lunchtime visit on Tuesday, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, was photographed leaving the hospital where Anne is being treated with a blue cooler bag.
“Just a few little treats from home,” Sir Tim explained when asked if he had brought anything for the princess. Not long after, Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall made a visit to the hospital. According to The Telegraph, the King’s sister Anne suffered from memory loss during the incident, but this was temporary and would most likely pass swiftly.
When emergency personnel arrived at her estate, the neighbors said they “thought the worst”. One man, who asked to remain nameless, said, “I saw an air ambulance landing on her estate and thought, ‘Oh my goodness, I hope it’s not Anne.'” “And then the police helicopter started circling about ten minutes later and I thought the worst.” The following describes what is known and unknown about the occurrence.
What is known. We do know that when the tragedy struck, Anne—a brilliant horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal—was walking inside the gated section of her Gatcombe Park property. Her medical team believes her head injuries are the result of an impact with a horse’s head or legs. Following emergency care on the estate, including an air ambulance, the princess was transported to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for additional testing, treatment, and observation.
Her spouse, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, accompanied her.”Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is comfortable, and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation,” a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said. The princess, her husband, son Peter Phillips, and daughter Zara Tindall were all residing on the estate at the time.
The King and Queen, the princess’ siblings, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, and her nephew, the Prince of Wales, all received word on Sunday night. Further, the palace said: “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.”
Although Anne is expected to be able to return home later this week, her injuries will keep her from attending several activities. These include a visit to Canada on Sunday and Monday to honor the burial of an unknown soldier who died in World War I, as well as a state banquet for the Japanese State Visit on Tuesday. “On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week ahead will be postponed,” a royal spokeswoman said. “Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”
“The Japanese State Visit will go ahead as planned, though sadly Her Royal Highness will be unable to attend the State banquet tomorrow.” What is unknown.
The particular type of treatment Anne is receiving is unknown to us. According to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson, “Her Royal Highness is receiving appropriate expert care.” At this time, no additional information is being released.
Although Anne appears to be conscious, the facts of the occurrence are unknown due to her concussion. According to Mail Online, she can’t recall what happened. Furthermore, no one knows who issued the initial alarm.”Her Royal Highness will remain in Southmead Hospital unless or until her medical team advises otherwise,” the palace official added. It is unclear who will represent her in any official occasions she misses.