Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, has been taken to hospital after sustaining "minor injuries and concussion" at her Gloucestershire estate, Buckingham Palace has said.
GB News understands that the Princess's injuries are minor, but are consistent with those expected from an impact with a horse's head or legs.
It's understood that Princess Anne had been walking in the bounds of the Gatcombe Park estate, where she's lived since 1976, when the incident took place yesterday - and senior royals were informed of the news last night.
In a statement released on Monday, Buckingham Palace 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 Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The Princess for a speedy recovery."
A Palace spokesperson confirmed that Anne is "recovering well" and in a "comfortable condition", and is receiving appropriate expert care in hospital.
GB News understands the Princess Royal is expected to be able to return home within the week, while Buckingham Palace has confirmed her husband Sir Tim Laurence accompanied her to hospital yesterday.
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Princess Anne had been due to fly to Canada at the end of this week for an official engagement, as well as attend the Japanese State Visit of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
As a result of the Princess's injuries, GB News understands she will not be able to visit Canada immediately - as well as attend the State banquet tomorrow alongside the Japanese Imperial Family - but the State Visit "will go ahead as planned", Buckingham Palace said.
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