Princess Anne Releases First Official Statement Since Being Discharged from Hospital

In the message (shared by the Canadian Governor General on the princess’s behalf), the 73-year-old royal expressed the “deep regret” she feels with her inability to attend the memorial ceremony, which honors the “brave efforts and sacrifices of the members of the Newfoundland Regiment who went into battle on the first day of the Somme.”

The statement continued, “I have fond memories of joining you in 2016, on the 99th occasion that the people of this Island commemorated the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, and I am deeply saddened that I'm unable to join you again, and I send you my warmest best wishes on this special day of commemoration.”

Shortly after Princess Anne was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries, Buckingham Palace released a statement on the official royal family’s website, which read: “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.”

We hope to see you back on the royal engagement trail soon, Princess Anne. But until then, we’re sending our best wishes for your recovery.