Princess Anne Hospitalized with Concussion and Minor Injuries after Horse Incident at Gatcombe Park

Anne had been due to travel to Canada for a royal visit but will focus on recovery instead.
Anne has a long history with horses and competed in Montreal Games in 1976 despite being thrown from her horse. Instrumental in helping London win 2012 Summer Olympics.
Exact circumstances of the incident are not clear but it is believed Anne was hit in the head by a horse's leg or head.
Injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Princess Anne, 73, hospitalized with concussion and minor injuries after horse incident at Gatcombe Park on June 26, 2024.
Princess Anne Hospitalized with Concussion and Minor Injuries after Horse Incident at Gatcombe Park

Princess Anne, the 73-year-old sister of King Charles III, was hospitalized for five nights with a concussion and minor injuries after an incident involving a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, England on June 26, 2024. The exact circumstances of the incident are not clear but it is believed that Anne was hit in the head by a horse's leg or head.

Anne, who is known for her hard work and dedication to her public duties, had been due to travel to Canada for a royal visit this weekend but will now focus on her recovery. She will resume her public engagements when advised by her medical team.

The princess's hospitalization comes as King Charles III and the Princess of Wales continue their cancer treatments. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York was also diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January this year.

Princess Anne has a long history with horses, having competed in the three-day equestrian event at the Montreal Games in 1976 and finishing despite being thrown from her horse Goodwill when it became stuck in mud. She was also instrumental in helping London win its bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Anne's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening but serve as a reminder of the risks associated with working with horses. The royal family has asked for privacy during this time.



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Exact circumstances of the horse incident are not clear.
  • It is only mentioned that Anne was hit in the head, but it's unclear if it was by a leg or head.

Sources

98%

  • Unique Points
    • Princess Anne was hospitalized for five nights with a concussion and minor injuries.
    • The cause of Princess Anne’s injuries was consistent with being hit in the head by a horse’s leg or head.
  • Accuracy
    • Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and sister of King Charles III, is expected to make a full recovery.
    • Princess Anne sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident at her Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England.
    • Anne was hospitalized as a precautionary measure for observation after receiving treatment at her estate.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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97%

  • Unique Points
    • Princess Anne sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident at her Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England.
    • Anne was hospitalized as a precautionary measure for observation after receiving treatment at her estate.
  • Accuracy
    • Princess Anne returned home from Southmead Hospital on Friday after being treated for a concussion.
    • Princess Anne was hospitalized for five nights with a concussion and minor injuries.
    • Anne will continue to rest and recover at home.
    • Anne has returned home to rehabilitate and follow standard concussion protocols.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

  • Unique Points
    • Anne will continue to rest and recover at home.
    • The exact circumstances of Anne’s injuries are not clear but they were consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs.
  • Accuracy
    • Princess Anne was hospitalized for five nights with a concussion and minor injuries.
    • The cause of Princess Anne’s injuries was consistent with being hit in the head by a horse’s leg or head.
    • Princess Anne has returned home to rehabilitate and follow standard concussion protocols.
    • Anne was hospitalized as a precautionary measure for observation after receiving treatment at her estate.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Princess Anne was instrumental in helping London win its bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics and brought her experience as an Olympic equestrian to the committee that organized the games
    • Anne was a member of the British Olympic team in 1976, competing in the three-day equestrian event at Montreal Games and finished despite being thrown from her horse Goodwill when it became stuck in mud
  • Accuracy
    • Princess Anne was hospitalized after an accident involving a horse
    • Doctors diagnosed Anne with a concussion
    • Anne's injuries were consistent with impact from a horse’s head or legs
    • Princess Anne is expected to make a full recovery
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication