Princess Anne in hospital after being injured in accident

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, "has sustained minor injuries and concussion" following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday evening and remains in a Bristol hospital for observation, Buckingham Palace has said.

A statement from Buckingham Palace on Monday said: "The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening. 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 King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery."

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Born on August 15, 1950, she is known for her extensive charitable work and commitment to public service. Princess Anne holds the title of Princess Royal, a courtesy title given to the eldest daughter of the British monarch, a tradition dating back to the 17th century, reports Wales Online.