Princess Anne in hospital LATEST: Princess Royal injured in 'horse incident' on Gatcombe Park estate

Our reporter Mark Duell has the breaking news story after Buckingham Palace announced Princess Anne is in hospital following injuries sustained at her home.

Read his report here:

It is believed Princess Anne suffered the injuries after she was kicked by a horse

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said:

Her Royal Highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation.

It is understood the princess was walking within the protected perimeter of Gatcombe Park estate when an incident occurred.

She has suffered minor wounds to the head.

The exact cause of the injuries is unconfirmed, but Anne’s medical team have said that her head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs.

Emergency services were despatched to the estate and, the princess received medical care at the scene.

Here is the statement from Buckingham Palace:

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.

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