Kate to miss engagement today as Royal Family without Anne after princess hospitalised
GB News understand the Princess of Wales will not take part in the engagement today.
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Princess Kate is set to miss the opening day of the Emperor and Empress of Japan's State Visit.
The Emperor and Empress of Japan arrived privately in the UK on Saturday 22nd June at Stansted Airport.
The Prince of Wales will greet the Emperor and Empress of Japan at their hotel on behalf of King Charles this morning.
William will then travel alongside them to Horse Guards Parade, where they will receive a ceremonial welcome.
GB News understand the Princess of Wales will not take part in the engagement today.
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GB News understand the Princess of Wales will not take part in the engagement today.
Princess Anne has also been ruled out of public appearance after sustaining minor head injuries from a horse kick on Sunday evening.
The Princess Royal cancelled her engagements this week, including a planned trip to Canada after she suffered the injuries.
Anne sustained the injuries and a concussion at her Gloucestershire estate on Sunday during an incident with a horse.
Princess Anne has also been ruled out of public appearance after sustaining minor head injuries from a horse kick on Sunday evening.
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The King's sister is recovering well, is in a comfortable condition and is being kept in the hospital as a precautionary measure for further observation.
The royal will remain in Southmead Hospital until her medical team advises otherwise.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that on doctors’ advice, Anne's engagements for this week will be postponed.
They added that the Princess Royal sends her apologies to any who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.
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Anne is expected to make a full and swift recovery but doctors have advised the Princess Royal against flying this week.
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Anne is expected to make a full and swift recovery but doctors have advised the Princess Royal against flying this week.
Plans are being examined in close consultation with the Canadian Government as to how The Princess’s proposed engagements may be adapted.
The King's sister was walking within the protected perimeter of Gatcombe Park estate when the incident occurred, resulting in her sustaining minor wounds to the head.
The head injuries are consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs.
It has not been confirmed exactly what happened during the incident.