William and Kate Praise ‘Super Trooper’ Anne Resuming Public Duties

The Prince and Princess of Wales have congratulated the “super trooper” Princess Royal as she returned to public duties after suffering a concussion in a horse-related accident.

On Friday, Anne resumed her public engagements with a visit to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.

William and Kate retweeted a post on X by the official royal family account, which showed photos of Anne smiling at the event, adding, “Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon! W & C x” – a personal message from the couple.

Anne, 73, spent five nights in hospital after she was believed to have been struck by a horse while out walking on June 23.

It is understood that her visit on Friday marked the first step in a phased return to public duties as she continues her recovery.

The association is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, and the princess has a long-standing involvement with the organisation – becoming a patron in 1971 and president in 1986.

Anne, dressed in an olive-green checked suit with matching blue gloves and trilby, joined supporters in the arena before presenting awards and meeting winners.

Since the incident last month, the princess has been recovering at her Gatcombe Park home in Gloucestershire and has been adhering to standard concussion protocols.

Anne’s medical team said her head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs, but the concussion has made precise details of how the incident occurred unclear.

An air ambulance was initially called to take the princess to the hospital, but she ultimately traveled by road after being treated by an emergency crew on site.

She was treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for minor head injuries and concussion.

Source: BBC News, The Guardian