Princess Anne seen for the first time since suffering head injuries that left her in hospital for five days
The Princess Royal suffered a concussion and minor head injuries on Sunday June 23 in an incident involving a horse
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Princess Anne has been seen for the first time since suffering minor head injuries that left her in hospital for five days.
The Princess Royal suffered a concussion and minor head injuries on Sunday June 23 in an incident involving a horse.
The royal spent five days in hospital before being discharged on Friday June 28th.
Princess Anne is visiting the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucester.
Princess Anne has been seen for the first time since suffering minor head injuries that left her in hospital for five days.
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The Princess Royal suffered a concussion and minor head injuries on Sunday June 23 in an incident involving a horse.
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The RDA is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year and Her Royal Highness has been the Patron of the RDA since November 1971.
The Princess Royal took on the role of President of the organisation in March 1986.
Following the incident, Buckingham Palace confirmed that on doctor’s advice, Anne's engagements would be cancelled until further notice.
Anne was unable to carry out a scheduled trip to Canada following the injuries.
The royal spent five days in hospital before being discharged on Friday June 28th.
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Canada's Governor General read a message from the Princess in her absence at a memorial ceremony.
Anne said: "It is with deep regret that I am unable to be with you today, as you commemorate the brave efforts and sacrifices of the members of the Newfoundland Regiment who went into battle on the first day of the Somme.
"I have fond memories of joining you in 2016, on the 99th occasion that the people of this Island commemorated the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, and I am deeply saddened that I’m unable to join you again, and I send you my warmest best wishes on this special day of commemoration."
In June, Anne's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, said that his wife was "recovering slowly" following the accident, and went on to praise the medical staff who looked after her at Southmead Hospital.
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The Princess Royal took on the role of President of the organisation in March 1986.
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A statement released from Buckingham Palace on June 24 regarding Anne's injury said: "The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
"Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.
"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."