Royal health update: Princess cancels engagements and trip to Canada after suffering head injuries

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.

Sir Tim Laurence, Anne's husband, accompanied her to the hospital on Sunday.

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.

Anne is expected to make a full and swift recovery.

The Japanese State Visit will go ahead as planned but the princess will be able to attend the State banquet tomorrow.

The royal will also no longer be undertaking her planned engagements in Canada this month.

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.

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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.