Princess Anne’s hospital stay in the aftermath of her shock head injury on Sunday evening is set to enter its fifth day this evening as the Princess Royal continues her recovery from her run-in with a horse.
Anne had been walking in the bounds of the Gatcombe Park estate, where she’s lived for almost 50 years, when the incident took place late on June 23.
GB News understands that while out and about, the Princess Royal had sustained minor head injuries consistent with those expected from an impact with a horse’s head or legs – and she was rushed to Bristol for medical treatment after emergency services flocked to her country home.
But after royal commentator Duncan Larcombe raised fears to GB News that her condition may be “worse than concussion”, speculation is mounting as to just what’s keeping the princess in hospital.
Princess Anne was taken to hospital “as a precautionary measure” on Sunday – but has been there for days
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Gatcombe Park estate
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Anne’s husband (right) and children were at Gatcombe Park
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With such speculation in mind – especially as updates on the princess’s condition have quietened down – GB News has established a timeline of all the major developments surrounding Princess Anne’s health following her injury on Sunday.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
- The Princess is injured while walking within the protected perimeter of
Gatcombe Park estate. - Her husband Sir Tim Laurence, and her children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall are at the estate.
- Emergency services are despatched to the estate and administer medical care at the
scene. - Air ambulance arrives at Gatcombe Park – but Anne is driven away from the estate.
- Anne is transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for
appropriate tests, treatment and observation – accompanied by Sir Tim. - The King and Queen, the Princess’s siblings and the Prince of Wales are notified of the news.
- Anne spends first night in hospital.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
- 12pm: Buckingham Palace issues a statement informing the public of the news.
- Buckingham Palace statement confirms the King’s expression of “fondest love and well-wishes” for Princess Anne.
- 1pm: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer issue statements sending “best wishes” to the Princess Royal.
- The Princess Royal is understood to be awake – but due to her concussion, precise details of the incident cannot be confirmed.
- Anne spends second night in hospital.
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Sir Tim Laurence arrives at Southmead Hospital on Tuesday
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Zara Tindall pictured at Southmead Hospital
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TUESDAY, JUNE 25
- Princess Anne misses Japanese State visit hosted by King Charles.
- 12pm: Anne is visited by Sir Tim at Southmead for lunch – “a few little treats from home,” he says.
- 2pm: Sir Tim says the princess is “fine” as he leaves the hospital.
- The Princess Royal’s husband confirms Anne is “recovering well” and expresses thanks to medical staff.
- 4pm: Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall visits her in hospital for more than an hour.
- Anne spends third night in hospital.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
- 11.45am: Sir Tim arrives to visit the princess again.
- 2pm: The Princess Royal’s husband says Anne is “recovering slowly”, adding: “She’ll be out when she’s ready,” before leaving.
- Anne spends fourth night in hospital.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
- Anne spends fifth night in hospital.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
- The Princess Royal remains in hospital for treatment.
THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 29-30
Anne will miss the start of an overseas tour to Canada, for which it’s understood that plans are being examined in close consultation with the Canadian Government as to how to adapt Anne’s proposed engagements.
Tuesday’s Japanese State visit
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Sir Tim Laurence arrives on Wednesday
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It was understood on Monday that, subject to medical advice, Anne was expected to be able to return home “later this week” – but as shown, Anne is still at the facility – an NHS hospital which forms part of the service’s North Bristol Trust, and specialises in neuroscience.
Southmead Hospital is also home to the only adult major trauma centre (MTC) in the the Severn Major Trauma Network (SMTN).
In the wake of the news, a nurse who treated Princess Anne in 2016 told the Mail: “The best advice is to keep her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, or one of the children [Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall] on hand… They’re the only people who can tell her to behave.”
