Princess Anne attends horse riding event four months after accident left her in hospital
Princess Anne watches riding show four months after horse accident
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The Princess Royal attended a performance by the world's oldest riding academy four months after suffering a concussion in a horse accident.
Princess Anne watched eight riders and 26 horses from the Spanish Riding School in London perform synchronised routines on Friday evening.
The academy, based in Vienna, Austria, has taught classical horsemanship in its Renaissance equestrian High School tradition for more than 450 years.
The Princess was in attendance for the opening night of a tour by the school from the royal box on the opening night of the OVO Arena Wembley.
Princess Anne watches riding show four months after horse accident PA / GettyShe was joined by model Lady Victoria Hervey, influencer Chuggs Wallis, and thousands of fans who enjoyed the show.
The Princess Royal, 74, was admitted to hospital with a head injury and concussion after reportedly being kicked in the head whilst walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire.
Due to her concussion and no eye witnesses the events of June 23 are unknown, with the princess "couldn't remember a single thing".
She was admitted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol and took nearly two weeks off from her royal duties after spending five days at the hospital.
Princess Anne competed for Great Britain in the equestrian three-day event at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.
PAThe Princess has supported the riding academy for decades and visited its training base several times alongside the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The academy is heading to Aberdeen's P&J Live for three shows on Oct 25, 26 and 27.
Princess Anne competed for Great Britain in the equestrian three-day event at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.
She has also won an individual gold medal at the 1971 Burghley Three-Day Event, and won individual and team silver medals in 1975 at Luhmuhlen.
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Princess Anne mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was well known for her love of horse riding.
GettyHer mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had a well known love of horse riding.
The longest-reigning British monarch continued to ride horseback during her final years of life despite doctors' advice to quit.
She was pictured at the age of 96 riding around her Winsor Estate months before her death in September 2022.
The Queen reportedly owned over 100 horses in her lifetime.
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