Children make 'get well soon' cards as Princess Anne visit cancelled

Children have made get well soon cards for Princess Anne at an event she was due to attend in Hampshire yesterday.

The princess was due to attend Hampshire on a double visit on Wednesday, but was forced to cancel after being rushed to Southmead Hospital in Bristol on Sunday.

It was reported she was struck by a horse on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that all of the Princess’ engagements for this week would be cancelled, which included a double visit in Hampshire.

Princess Anne was scheduled to visit Warsash Sailing Club on Wednesday, to open the sailing club’s newly renovated clubhouse.

The sister of King Charles III was then due to visit Royal Lymington Yacht Club later in the afternoon to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Community Sailing Programme.

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Nigel Rennie, Commodore of Warsash Sailing Club told the Echo: “It’s sad but our main concern is for her health.

“She was scheduled for two visits in Hampshire before flying up to Edinburgh which for anyone in full health would be a huge undertaking, so we wish her all the best and hope she makes a full recovery.”

The sailing club confirmed that the events planned for the official unveiling of the of the clubhouse would be put on hold, as Nigel said: “It wouldn’t be right to go on without her.

“We’ve been told by Buckingham Palace that we’re on the high priority list and hope to see Princess Anne in the Autumn when she’s better.”

In contrast, Royal Lymington Yacht Club went ahead with their scheduled event – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Community Sailing Programme that encourages children to learn seamanship and sailing skills.

With around 250 people gathering for the event, children made get well soon cards for the Princess Royal.

Michael Derrick, Commodore of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, said: “HRH The Princess Royal has been our Club’s Patron since 1979.

“She has always shown great support for our activities and has taken a keen interest in WJS (Wednesday Junior Sailing), watching it grow and thrive over the years.”

He added: “We extend our heartfelt wishes for her speedy recovery and are, of course, disappointed that she cannot join us today.

“However, we believe she would want us to proceed as planned, so we will continue to celebrate this fantastic achievement with our special afternoon event.”