Princess Anne in hospital with minor injuries and concussion after incident

Princess Anne has sustained "minor injuries and a concussion" after an incident on Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace has said.

Princess Anne remains in hospital as a precaution. Pic: Reuters

In a statement released on Monday, the palace 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."

Princess Anne, 73, a senior working royal, is the younger sister of the King.

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