Britain's Princess Anne resumed her official duties on Friday, just under three weeks after she underwent hospital treatment for a concussion resulting from a head injury thought to be caused by a horse. Anne, aged 73, the younger sibling of King Charles and the sole daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, was hospitalized for five nights following a minor head injury on June 23, as reported by Buckingham Palace. This necessitated the postponement of her scheduled engagements, which included a visit to Canada.
Nonetheless, on Friday, the princess, renowned for her dedication and hard work within the royal family, returned to her responsibilities by attending the Riding for the Disabled Association National Championships in western England. A passionate horse enthusiast and an Olympic equestrian herself, Anne has supported the charity as its patron for over five decades and has served as its president since 1986.
The head injury occurred while Anne was walking on the grounds of Gatcombe Park estate, her residence. It is believed that the concussion was triggered by a collision with a horse's head or legs, although a royal source indicated that she could not remember the incident.
