Princess Anne Rushed to Hospital After Horse Accident
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Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and younger sister of King Charles III, was hospitalized on Sunday after suffering head injuries in a horse-riding accident. According to palace officials, the 72-year-old royal was taken to hospital as a precaution and is currently undergoing tests. The Princess Royal is an accomplished equestrian and has represented Great Britain in the Olympics. She is also patron of several equestrian organizations and has been involved in the sport for many years. The exact cause of the accident is not yet known, but it is believed that Princess Anne may have fallen from her horse. The incident occurred in Gloucestershire, southwest England, where the Princess Royal has a country home. Princess Anne's hospitalization comes just days before the start of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, one of the highlights of the British social calendar. It was not immediately clear whether the Princess Royal would be able to attend the event. Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the royal family have been informed of the Princess Royal's condition and are said to be concerned. The Princess Royal's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, is at the hospital with her. The Princess Royal is the second child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She is the only daughter of the late Queen and is the first female member of the royal family to compete in the Olympics. Princess Anne has two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, and four grandchildren. She is divorced from her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips.
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