Princess Anne steps out for second public engagement since suffering head injury

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Princess Anne photographed at Army Barracks in 2012

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 18/07/2024

- 12:39

The Princess Royal carried out her duties whilst the King and Queen attended the State Opening of Parliament

Princess Anne has stepped out for her second public engagement since suffering a head injury, according to the Court Circular.

The Court Circular is the official record of past engagements by members of the Royal Family.


On Wednesday, July 17, the Princess Royal was listed as performing her second engagement since suffering minor head injuries, which saw her hospitalised for five nights.

The Court Circular stated: "The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Intelligence Corps, this afternoon visited 4 Military Intelligence Battalion at Bulford Barracks, Salisbury, Wiltshire."

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Princess Anne photographed at Army Barracks in 2012

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This engagement came just five days after Princess Anne visited the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships in Gloucester, marking her official return to duties.

Princess Anne was initially scheduled to attend the funeral of the Earl of Rosebery and Midlothian on Wednesday, held at Dalmeny Kirk.

As the Princess Royal travelled to Wiltshire for her engagement, she was represented by her Lady in Waiting, Mrs Charles Ritchie, at the funeral.

The 73-year-old's latest outing was based just over an hour's drive away from her home, Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire.

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Princess Anne stepped out for her second engagement since her head injuries on July 17

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Therefore, it was not too far away for Princess Anne to travel, who suffered a head injury as recently as last month.

A statement released from Buckingham Palace on June 24 regarding Anne's injury 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 whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the Princess for a speedy recovery."

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Princess Anne appeared in good spirits as she returned to royal duties last week

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Princess Anne

Princess Anne's bruises were noticeable when she first returned to public duties

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GB News understands that her two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, were present on the Gatcombe Park estate at the time the injury took place.

In June, Anne's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, said his wife was "recovering slowly" following the accident.

He went on to praise the medical staff who looked after her at Southmead Hospital.

Following the incident, Buckingham Palace confirmed that on doctor’s advice, Anne's engagements would be cancelled until further notice. The princess later returned to duties on July 12.

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