Following an incident at Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England, Princess Anne, aged 73, sustained minor injuries and a concussion, as confirmed by the Palace.
According to her medical team, the injuries were consistent with impact from a horse's head or legs, resulting in temporary memory loss for Princess Anne.
"Zara Tindall has expressed concerns for several years that the palace relies heavily on her septuagenarian mother," Christopher Andersen, author of The King, told Fox News. "Princess Anne, renowned for her tireless work ethic with 457 engagements last year alone, has always been seen as indefatigable — almost invincible. Zara's shock at seeing her mother in a hospital bed recovering from a significant concussion and memory loss is understandable."
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Andersen highlighted the ongoing health challenges within the royal family, noting, "With both King Charles and Princess Kate battling cancer simultaneously, there's a palpable sense that the royal family is physically under strain. Princess Anne's injury only amplifies this perception."
"Increasing responsibilities may now fall on Prince William and Queen Camilla," Andersen added, noting the upcoming challenges for the aging monarchy.
Following the incident, the Palace promptly adjusted Princess Anne's schedule, stating, "The @RoyalFamily website has been updated to reflect Princess Anne's absence from engagements next week as she continues to recuperate from her recent accident," as reported by Gert's Royals.
Anne, scheduled to visit the NLV Pharos ship off Scotland's west coast as Patron of the Northern Lighthouse Board on July 15-16, left her daughter deeply shaken, according to a source from OK! Magazine. "Everyone hopes her memory loss is temporary. This has been a stark wake-up call for the family, and they're understandably distressed."
"Princess Anne is resilient and eager to return to her duties while heeding her medical team's advice," remarked royal expert Ian Pelham Turner to Fox News. "Her absence poses challenges for King Charles, who aims to streamline the monarchy while managing its annual calendar."
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Princess Anne was discharged from the hospital on June 28, with Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence providing an update on her recovery. "She is recovering well, and we're immensely grateful to the medical team, hospital staff, and emergency services for their exceptional care," he said. "We're deeply touched by the outpouring of kindness from near and far."
Anne's recent incident adds to the royal family's health concerns, alongside King Charles and Kate Middleton's ongoing cancer treatments.
Anne remains esteemed in equestrian circles, notably participating in Trooping the Colour on June 15, where she demonstrated her equestrian prowess alongside William and Prince Edward in a widely shared video.
Wishing Princess Anne a swift and complete recovery.
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