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Princess Anne 'can't remember' accident that left her hospitalised: 'No minor matter'
"I think that should be an indication that this was no minor matter."
Princess Anne reportedly "can't remember" getting injured on Sunday, after she was left with minor injuries and a concussion following an incident that involved being hit with a "horse's head or legs" at her home, The Sun reports.
The Princess Royal's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, and their children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, were at the property when the incident occurred. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he said, "She is recovering well, thank you. She’s doing fine. Slow, but sure.
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"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.
"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."
It's understood that Anne has suffered memory loss after sustaining the head injury and was unable to remember what happened, though this is believed to only be temporary.
While Anne is known as one of the hardest-working royals, she will be forced to take a break while she recovers.
"On doctors' advice, Her Royal Highness's engagements for the week ahead will be postponed," a palace spokesperson said. "Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result."
'No minor matter'
Former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole said he believes that Anne's injuries might be worse than the palace is letting on.
"She has stayed overnight and I think that should be an indication that this was no minor matter," he told GB News hosts Emily Carver and Tom Harwood on Monday evening.
"As we all know, she's quite a tough cookie and for her to go to a hospital in Bristol means that there was a cause for that.
"Obviously, they have to keep it under observation with a concussion. It could be just a bang on the head and you're seeing stars, or it may be something more serious."
'Thought the worst'
It comes after one of Anne's neighbours told The Daily Express newspaper that they saw the air ambulance arrive on her estate and they "thought the worst".
"I saw an air ambulance landing on her estate and I thought 'oh my goodness, I hope it's not Anne',” they said. "And then the police helicopter started circling about ten minutes later and I thought the worst.
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"The air ambulance was on the ground for about 40 minutes I think - I'm not sure if it took her to hospital, but didn't look like it did as it flew off the other way. I really hope she's going to be okay."
Anne is said to have received urgent medical attention before she was taken to the local hospital.
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