Princess Anne. Michael Steele/Getty Images
Princess Anne has returned home after being hospitalized for “minor injuries and concussion” on Sunday, June 23.
The BBC and Sky News report that Anne, 73, was discharged from Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, early morning Friday, June 28, and she has returned to her Gatcombe Park estate.
“I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife’s short stay,” her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, said in a statement, per Sky News.
Buckingham Palace said the royal will not return to public duties until doctors say it is safe to do so.
The palace announced Anne’s hospitalization in a statement on Monday, June 24, after she was airlifted to Southmead the day before.
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“The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening,” the palace said. “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 statement added that King Charles III “has been kept closely informed” on Anne’s health. He “joins the whole royal family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery,” the statement concluded.
The Princess Royal’s husband gave a brief update on her condition on Tuesday, June 25.
Princess Anne and Tim Laurence. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
“She is recovering well, thank you,” Laurence told reporters outside Southmead. “She’s doing fine, slow but sure,” he added.
“We are both profoundly grateful to the medical team and hospital support staff for their expert care and to the emergency services who were all so wonderful at the scene,” said Laurence, 69.
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“We are both deeply touched by all the kind messages we have received from so many people near and far. It means a great deal,” he added.
Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall was also seen visiting her in hospital during a separate visit on Tuesday.
Princess Anne at 2024 Trooping the Colour. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Anne’s hospitalization meant she had to cancel events this week, including the U.K. state visit of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on Tuesday and a visit to Canada.
“On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements for the week ahead will be postponed. Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. “The Japanese state visit will go ahead as planned, though sadly Her Royal Highness will be unable to attend the state banquet tomorrow.”
