Princess Anne, the sister of British head of state King Charles III, returned to public duties Friday, weeks after she was treated in hospital after being struck by a horse.

Anne, 73, presented awards and met winners at a charity horseriding event in Gloucestershire, southwestern England, in a reported phased return to public appearances.&nbsp;

The Princess Royal, as she is also known, suffered concussion and minor head injuries at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire in late June and spent five nights in hospital in Bristol.&nbsp;

She has since been recovering at her home on the sprawling estate, and following standard concussion protocols.

It is believed she was struck by a horse as she was walking within the protected perimeter of its grounds, which hosts equestrian events.

The princess's medical team said at the time her injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs.

She is a skilled horsewoman who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, and is the mother of British rider Zara Tindall, who won eventing team silver at the 2012 London Olympics.&nbsp;

Anne has stepped in to represent Charles while he postponed public engagements during his cancer treatment, and rode at his official birthday parade last month.

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Princess Anne, the sister of British head of state King Charles III, returned to public duties Friday, weeks after she was treated in hospital after being struck by a horse.

Princess Anne, the sister of British head of state King Charles III, returned to public duties Friday, weeks after she was treated in hospital after being struck by a horse. Anne, 73, presented awards and met winners at a charity horseriding event in Gloucestershire, southwestern England, in a reported phased return to public appearances. The Princess Royal, as she is also known, suffered concussion and minor head injuries at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire in late June and spent five nights in hospital in Bristol. She has since been recovering at her home on the sprawling estate, and following standard concussion protocols. It is believed she was struck by a horse as she was walking within the protected perimeter of its grounds, which hosts equestrian events. The princess's medical team said at the time her injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. She is a skilled horsewoman who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, and is the mother of British rider Zara Tindall, who won eventing team silver at the 2012 London Olympics. Anne has stepped in to represent Charles while he postponed public engagements during his cancer treatment, and rode at his official birthday parade last month. (This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

King Charles III's sister Anne returns to public duties after horse incident

UK's Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, was&nbsp;discharged from hospital on Friday after being treated for a minor head injury and concussion.&nbsp; 
 
The Princess Royal, 73, was taken <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-princess-anne-in-hospital-with-minor-head-injury-734671">to hospital on Sunday </a>after she was thought to have got injured by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate. 
 
She is not expected to return to public duties until doctors say it is safe to do so. The exact date is not known yet.&nbsp;

Her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence thanked hospital staff for their kindness in a short statement.

"I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife's short stay," Sir Tim said after her return home. 
 
Princess Anne left Southmead Hospital earlier on Friday morning discreetly and not photographed. &nbsp;She has reportedly returned to her country home at Gatcombe Park near Minchinhampton.

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The princess was injured on Sunday evening when she was out walking on her estate with horses nearby. But because of her concussion, the exact cause of the head wound remains unknown. 
 
According to the NHS, concussion can be the result of a "temporary injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow or jolt". 
 
Royal family's health woes 
 
Princess Anne's incident joins a long list of health problems that members of the Royal family have been facing this year. 
 
King Charles and the Princess of Wales both have had a cancer diagnosis this year, limiting their public engagements.

Princess Anne, known as one of the most hard-working royals, has carried out numerous public engagements in their absence.

UK's Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, was discharged from hospital on Friday after being treated for a minor head injury and concussion. The Princess Royal, 73, was taken to hospital on Sunday after she was thought to have got injured by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate.

UK's Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, was discharged from hospital on Friday after being treated for a minor head injury and concussion. The Princess Royal, 73, was taken to hospital on Sunday after she was thought to have got injured by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate. She is not expected to return to public duties until doctors say it is safe to do so. The exact date is not known yet. Her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence thanked hospital staff for their kindness in a short statement. "I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife's short stay," Sir Tim said after her return home. Princess Anne left Southmead Hospital earlier on Friday morning discreetly and not photographed. She has reportedly returned to her country home at Gatcombe Park near Minchinhampton. Britain's Princess Anne suffering 'memory loss' following head injury: Report The princess was injured on Sunday evening when she was out walking on her estate with horses nearby. But because of her concussion, the exact cause of the head wound remains unknown. According to the NHS, concussion can be the result of a "temporary injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow or jolt". Royal family's health woes Princess Anne's incident joins a long list of health problems that members of the Royal family have been facing this year. King Charles and the Princess of Wales both have had a cancer diagnosis this year, limiting their public engagements. Princess Anne, known as one of the most hard-working royals, has carried out numerous public engagements in their absence.

Princess Anne released from hospital after treatment of head injury

British monarch King Charles III's sister Princess Anne has reportedly suffered 'memory loss' after sustaining head injuries following a horse-related incident. The 73-year-old suffered minor injuries to her head and a concussion at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, the royal palace said in a statement, without revealing exact details of the accident. She was airlifted to hospital.&nbsp;

"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," the palace said.&nbsp;

The reports of 'memory loss' came as her husband, Tim Laurence, said on Tuesday (Jun 25) that Princess Anne is improving in hospital. He visited her at the Southmead Hospital in Bristol, western England, where she spent the second night.&nbsp;

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Providing a brief update, Laurence said, "She's doing fine — slow but sure."&nbsp;

"She is recovering well, thank you. 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," he said.&nbsp;

"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," he added.&nbsp;

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However, the Telegraph said in a report that Anne's memory loss is thought to be temporary.&nbsp;

As per media reports, she was believed to have been kicked by a horse when she was walking within the estate, which also hosts equestrian events.&nbsp;

Laurence, who is a retired naval commander, said she was "recovering well", adding that they were both "profoundly grateful" to the medical teams that treated her at the scene and in hospital.&nbsp;

Princess Anne is a skilled horsewoman who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and has a reputation as the hardest-working royal.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

British monarch King Charles III's sister Princess Anne has reportedly suffered 'memory loss' after sustaining head injuries following a horse-related incident. The 73-year-old suffered minor injuries to her head and a concussion at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, the royal palace said in a statement, without revealing exact details of the accident.

British monarch King Charles III's sister Princess Anne has reportedly suffered 'memory loss' after sustaining head injuries following a horse-related incident. The 73-year-old suffered minor injuries to her head and a concussion at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, the royal palace said in a statement, without revealing exact details of the accident. She was airlifted to hospital. "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," the palace said. The reports of 'memory loss' came as her husband, Tim Laurence, said on Tuesday (Jun 25) that Princess Anne is improving in hospital. He visited her at the Southmead Hospital in Bristol, western England, where she spent the second night. Also read: Watch: Prince William grooves to Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' at Eras Tour concert in London Providing a brief update, Laurence said, "She's doing fine — slow but sure." "She is recovering well, thank you. 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," he said. "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," he added. Also read: Watch: Taylor Swift fever reaches Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard ceremony However, the Telegraph said in a report that Anne's memory loss is thought to be temporary. As per media reports, she was believed to have been kicked by a horse when she was walking within the estate, which also hosts equestrian events. Laurence, who is a retired naval commander, said she was "recovering well", adding that they were both "profoundly grateful" to the medical teams that treated her at the scene and in hospital. Princess Anne is a skilled horsewoman who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and has a reputation as the hardest-working royal. (With inputs from agencies)

Britain's Princess Anne suffering 'memory loss' following head injury: Report

Princess&nbsp;Anne, King Charles' younger sister, suffered minor injuries and concussion following an incident on Sunday and is in hospital as a precaution, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she was expected to make a full and swift recovery.

"Her royal highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.

The 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had been walking in the grounds of Gatscombe Park estate where her home is located when she suffered minor injuries to her head, a royal source said.

The source added that there were horses in the vicinity and her medical team said the head injuries were consistent with impact from a horse's head or legs.

"The king has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;for a speedy recovery," the Buckingham Palace statement said.

Princess Anne, King Charles' younger sister, suffered minor injuries and concussion following an incident on Sunday and is in hospital as a precaution, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she was expected to make a full and swift recovery.

Princess Anne, King Charles' younger sister, suffered minor injuries and concussion following an incident on Sunday and is in hospital as a precaution, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she was expected to make a full and swift recovery. "Her royal highness is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had been walking in the grounds of Gatscombe Park estate where her home is located when she suffered minor injuries to her head, a royal source said. The source added that there were horses in the vicinity and her medical team said the head injuries were consistent with impact from a horse's head or legs. "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," the Buckingham Palace statement said.

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