Princess Anne ‘can’t remember a single thing’ about horse injury that put her in hospital

Princess Anne spent five nights in hospital last month after being injured by a horse while walking on her Gatcombe Park Estate.

Princess Anne said she “can’t remember a single thing” about the horse accident which left her with head injuries, as she made a sensational return to royal duties this afternoon at the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships in Gloucestershire.

It marks the first time the Princess Royal has been seen since her shock horse injury on Sunday, June 23.

She was taking an evening stroll on her Gatcombe Park estate when she suffered minor head injuries, which her medical team believe were caused by the impact with either a horse’s leg or head.

Anne spent five nights in hospital before being discharged on Friday, June 28, for a further period of rest and recuperation.

Wearing a chic grey suit, colourful scarf and blue hat, Anne was met by the association’s chairwoman Helena Vega Lozano and chief executive Michael Bishop. She then joined supporters in the arena before presenting awards and meeting winners.

She appeared delighted to return to duties as she joined in the celebrations for RDA’s 55th year, having become Patron of the RDA in November 1971, and later President in March 1986.

Ms Vega Lozano, chair of RDA UK, said: “It’s a huge honour for the princess to come to the RDA as her only event since the accident.

“As soon as she got out of the car she said: ‘I can’t remember a single thing about it.’”

Ms Vega Lozano added: “It’s hugely motivating and inspiring to have her here.”