Princess Anne opened up on a royal tour of South Africa about what her accident last June at her Gatcombe Park estate taught her, whether she’ll be retiring anytime soon and if she’s suffered any long-term effects following a concussion and five day hospital stay.

Princess Anne has spoken about her terrifying horse accident for the first time, and the life lesson it has taught her, after she was left concussed and bruised in hospital

The Princess Royal can't remember the details of the event, but she's still in high spirits as she continues her infamous work schedule.

Princess Anne worried royal watchers last summer when she was hospitalised following an accident at home on the Gatcombe Estate. The Princess Royal remained in hospital in Bristol for several days after the mishap while she recovered from a concussion.

Princess Anne has spoken out for the first time about a suspected horse accident that saw her spend five nights in hospital with concussion - and the valuable life lesson she has learned

Anne was rushed to hospital and spent five nights there after suffering a concussion and minor injuries following the incident on her Gloucestershire estate.

The Princess Royal suffered a concussion and spent five days in the hospital after an incident at her Gatcombe Park estate in June 2024

The Princess Royal has spoken for the first time about the suspected horse accident that left her concussed and bruised suggesting she had a lucky escape from serious injury. Anne’s brush with an emergency last June appears to have taught her a valuable life lesson – that “every day is a bonus”.