King Charles was reportedly deeply concerned after his sister, Princess Anne, suffered a serious accident that left her hospitalized with a concussion.
The Princess Royal, 73, was found unconscious on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, sparking alarm among the royal family.
According to Daily Mail, the British monarch was gravely worried as his sister spent five days in the hospital following the unexplained incident.
Initial reports suggested a possible horse-related accident, but Princess Anne has since cast doubt on that theory.
During her royal tour in Cape Town, South Africa—the first of 2025—Anne spoke publicly about the terrifying ordeal, admitting she was fortunate to have recovered.
“You’re jolly lucky… if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis. Last summer, I was very close to not being,” she candidly shared.
When asked whether she remembers anything from that day in June, the Princess gave a surprising response: “No, nothing. I know where I thought I was going, and that was to go to the chickens.”
She dismissed speculation that horses were involved, revealing instead: “No, nothing to do with horses. Seeing the chickens was my regular visit. I don’t have any idea what I was doing in the field because I never normally went that way.”
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Her comments have only deepened the mystery surrounding what really happened. Despite extensive speculation, there has been no official explanation for the accident that led to her hospitalization.
Reflecting on the near-tragic event, Anne offered a sobering perspective: “It just reminds you you never quite know. Something happens, and you might not recover. Take each day as it comes, they say.”
Following the incident, Princess Anne spent five nights in the hospital before being discharged to recover at home. Even a week after the accident, she was still dealing with heavy bruising on her face.
King Charles, who has been undergoing his own cancer treatment, was reportedly deeply unsettled by his sister’s hospitalization. The two share a close bond, and Anne has been a steadfast supporter of the King throughout his reign.
Royal insiders say the accident has only reinforced Charles’ appreciation for his sister’s resilience. “Anne has always been incredibly strong, but this was a real scare for the entire family,” one source shared.
As the Princess Royal resumes her public duties, her brush with danger serves as a reminder of how unpredictable life can be even for the most steadfast members of the royal family.
