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25 June 2024 , 00:01
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Buckingham Palace confirmed she was taken to the specialist hospital as a
Buckingham Palace confirmed she was taken to the specialist hospital as a 'precautionary measure for observation'

PRINCESS Anne is being treated at a £430million hospital that boasts cutting edge technology after she suffered "minor injuries and concussion".

Emergency services raced to her Gloucestershire home Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening after the Princess Royal's health scare.

Princess Anne has been rushed to a specialist hospital eiqrtitdiqutprw
Princess Anne has been rushed to a specialist hospitalCredit: PA
The Princess Royal is being treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol
The Princess Royal is being treated at Southmead Hospital in BristolCredit: PA
A sign outside Southmead Hospital where she is recovering
A sign outside Southmead Hospital where she is recoveringCredit: PA

Princess Anne was rushed to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with a head injury after an "impact with a horse's head or legs".

Buckingham Palace confirmed she was taken to the specialist hospital "as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery".

Southmead Hospital is part of the North Bristol NHS Trust and has a number of major specialities, including neuroscience.

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The Institute of Neurosciences is based in the hospital's Brunel building and is a regional centre providing specialised services for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions.

Southmead Hospital is also home to the only adult major trauma centre (MTC) in the The Severn Major Trauma Network (SMTN).

The centre works alongside six other units based across the South West.

The hospital's orthopaedic department comprises The Avon Orthopaedic Centre, one of the largest centres of its kind in the region which carries out an estimated 1,000 knee replacements a year.

Elsewhere, North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence in the South West for plastic and reconstructive surgery, with the service at Southmead Hospital among one of the largest in England.

Its core specialities include burns, skin cancer and breast reconstruction among others.

Anne's engagements this week have been cancelled and it is understood she will not be able to fly to Canada for a planned tour.

Buckingham Palace said: "Her Royal Highness is receiving appropriate expert care. No further details are being shared at this stage.

"Her Royal Highness will remain in Southmead Hospital unless or until her medical team advise otherwise.

"On doctors' advice, Her Royal Highness's engagements for the week ahead will be postponed.

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"Her Royal Highness sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.

"The Japanese State Visit will go ahead as planned, though sadly Her Royal Highness will be unable to attend the State banquet tomorrow."

The princess is expected to make a full recovery and to return home later this week.

Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and son Peter Phillips were on the estate at the time, along with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, Anne's brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward and her nephew Prince William were notified yesterday evening.

The princess was last seen enjoying Ladies Day at Royal Ascot last Thursday.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "Everyone in the country is immensely fond of Her Royal Highness."

The PM added: "We're all sending her our best wishes for a swift recovery."

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: "Wishing Her Royal Highness a speedy recovery.

"Sending my best wishes on behalf of all of us at the Labour Party."

She suffered 'minor injuries and a concussion'
She suffered 'minor injuries and a concussion'Credit: PA
Anne at Royal Ascot last Thursday
Anne at Royal Ascot last ThursdayCredit: Splash

Ethan Singh

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