Princess Anne health update issued by her husband as royal remains in hospital with head injuries
Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne married in 1992
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Princess Anne's husband issued a health update today as the royal remains in hospital with head injuries.
The Princess Royal, 73, is currently undergoing treatment in hospital after suffering a concussion from a horse-related injury.
Princess Anne is "doing fine" according to her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, who confirmed her condition as he left Southmead Hospital earlier today.
The Princess Royal was injured by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday night.
As a result, she was admitted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with a concussion and minor injuries, where she remains.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
The royal grandmother is expected to make a full recovery.
On arrival at the hospital today, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence said: "She’s doing fine - slow but sure."
Princess Anne has suffered minor head injuries
GettyIn a conversation with a well-wisher outside the hospital, Anne's husband added: "She is recovering well, thank you.
"We are both profoundly grateful to the medical team and hospital support staff for their expert care - and to the emergency services who were all so wonderful at the scene.
"We are both deeply touched by all the kind messages we have received from so many people near and far.
"It means a great deal."
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GettyPrincess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, arrived at Southmead Hospital earlier today.
The mother-of-three wore a casual double denim outfit as she arrived to visit her mother, the Princess Royal.
Zara, who is married to rugby legend Mike Tindall, did not speak to anyone as she arrived to visit her mother.