Princess Anne's injury 'more serious' than Palace is letting on

Former royal correspondent Michael Cole claims Princess Anne’s horse-related incident, which left her hospitalised, might be "more serious" than Buckingham Palace has disclosed.
The Palace stated that the Princess Royal suffered "minor injuries and concussion" at Gatcombe Park.
Buckingham Palace disclosed in a statement on social media: "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.
"The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole royal family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery."
Cole told GB News during a recent interview that staying overnight in hospital suggests the incident was "not a minor matter".
He noted that Princess Anne, known for her toughness, wouldn't go to hospital lightly.
"She has stayed overnight and I think that should be an indication that this was no minor matter," he told GB News hosts Emily Carver and Tom Harwood.
"As we all know, she's quite a tough cookie and for her to go to a hospital in Bristol means that there was a cause for that.
"Obviously, they have to keep it under observation with a concussion. It could be just a bang on the head and you're seeing stars, or it may be something more serious."

[@Bhoneyb355]

Oh please we can’t lose the Princess Royal! She’s so important! I’m not even British but I follow them! I have much respect ❤️🙏🙏

[@mariaroldan4200]

Same here! I can’t believe this is happening!!!

[@intomusic7074]

Nope they will ALL be leaving the UK especially during the disclosures.... Run

[@linwei-lee110]

I always thought that would make an epic Queen. As a brain Injury survivor, I'm concerned because she doesn't remember the accident.

[@eileenwarren6114]

Here you all go scandal mongering yet again with any head injury they would keep you in at least overnight and if they say precautionary then that's what it means

[@astra-rb6sz]

@@nannieg7622She’s a witch as we always knew.

[@loromas63]

Ann is the Anchor in the Royal Family. May this good woman heal quickly.

[@gordonp4675]

She certainly is and Queen Camilla is the boat.

[@vickiebyrd7972]

Do hope and pray Princess Anne will be ok! She is an awesome woman!

[@vivrowe2763]

You know her do you?

[@user-ou3zg2ll9w]

@@vivrowe2763 Not personally no, but we greatly admire Princess Anne. Why don’t you go and be nasty elsewhere?

[@catherinelw9365]

@@vivrowe2763 By reputation. She is a tough lady, much respected.

[@clarifyingquestions]

Sure Michael - could be more serious, so that would explain keeping her overnight for observation. Stop harassing Buckingham Palace and leave Princess Anne alone.

[@CatsandJP]

Precautions as with any bump to the head…it might happen to you one day too.

[@uan2498]

Horsewoman myself, I had some tumbles and percussions They always keep you for at least 3 nights So, no worries The princess royal will be fine 🎉🎉🎉

[@nadiafoster4478]

Especially because of her age!

[@lydialily846]

@@nadiafoster4478exactly and who she is ..

[@kfisher6853]

I’m starting to believe that a certain someone in Montecito may have a room full of VOODOO DOLL ROYALS. Princess C being the biggest doll of all… but Princess A is certainly among them.😥🫣🙏✌️🫶

[@renekirebornrenekireborn4777]

I'm so sick of Michael Cole inflaming the Royal family drama! How's this helping anyone?!

[@blackislepeas]

It only helps him flog books.

[@supremacy2040]

I hope she’s ok, what a crazy year for the Royals.

[@user-tq2kq7xk7j]

I agree

[@nicolelawless9942]

Yea, I hope we don’t lose her because we lost Diana to concussion in 1997

[@CereCerebration]

Why don’t these reporters ever believe what the Palace says? They haven’t lied about anyone’s health issues. They also don’t need to share all the gory details.

[@CatsandJP]

What gory details…minor injuries and a knock to the head…really.

[@sassyt1545]

No one said the Palace lies. However, they are notorious for withholding information.

[@Nadezhda1932]

@@sassyt1545How about it’s NOYB how much information the Royal family releases when it comes to any medical matters . They have the right to their privacy just like the rest of us do .

[@samanthacrump1976]

What’s the gory details? Maybe I missed something.

[@CereCerebration]

@@samanthacrump1976 I just mean that people expect to be told intimate details about someone’s health simply because they are part of the royal family. I don’t think they should bow to that pressure. What they’ve told us all is quite enough.

[@terrytrammell7388]

Prayers for the Princess Royal. Hoping for a swift recovery.

[@Penny-bt4gc]

She is over 70 years old so of course they are going to be more cautious about her injuries. Stop speculating the worst scenario for her.

[@Judith-wb3jl]

She has been on horses her whole life, this might not be her 1st fall but the news has to make a big deal because it shortens the monarchy. Please rest and feel stronger Princess Royal.🙏❤️✝️

[@epjc93]

Prayers out for HRH Princess Anne's swift recovery.

[@Agnar669]

If a person is concussed, it would be imperative to stay in hospital for observation, as a precautionary measure. Wouldn't be up to Princess Anne and her toughness...not as if she could go straight home, regardless.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

And no flying to Canada.

[@kittybitts567]

God bless Princess Anne with a full and speedy recovery. She is a woman of great dignity and integrity.

[@katiejo1095]

She is the best and I am sad she has suffered this. Praying for her 🙏.

[@ctlilbit]

Praying for Princess Anne to heal quickly.

[@WriterActorBaker]

Get well soon beloved Princess. Sending from the US!

[@m.h.6499]

Best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery to the Princess Royal. ❤ 🇺🇸

[@tinyolavhynnes85]

Wishing a speedy recovery, with all the best of wishes to Princess Anne!

[@lizann3058]

Let the speculation begin. Whatever became of decent journalism...

[@bonnieabrs1003]

No matter the type of injury, if the doctors say stay, you stay. It’s the smart thing to do!

[@eveal7390]

Praying for the Princess Royal

[@dianatannhauser5320]

Wishing Princess Anne a speedy recovery!

[@barbarawalsh4936]

Speedy recovery for Princess Anne. She's always been my favorite senior royal.

[@amandacollyer645]

Was so sorry to hear about this; last thing the family needs :( Hopes she makes a speedy recovery!

[@dianegreyson8787]

Poor Prince William. It all keeps falling onto his shoulders. How I wish his brother had stood side by side with him. Best get well wishes to the loyal royal Princess Anne.

[@Judith-wb3jl]

Yes, but leave the ex royals behind. That devious, malicious, conniving duo who thinks it perfect timing to take over the monarchy. Monarchy will only get stronger! Bring on Zara & Mike, Carole & Michael, and give the Beckham’s some events. Knight a few people, but leave the dastardly duo in California. Edward and Sophie are outstanding, and so are their kids.

[@user-ul6lt8ri1i]

Prayers for Princess Anne hope she makes a quick recovery

[@janehoward1950]

Hoping and Wishing Princess Royal makes a full recovery 🙏

[@karenvandersluis4809]

We pray for a speedy and full recovery to the beloved Princess Ann..

[@reneetibbetts4813]

Prayers for Princess Anne, may her recovery be speedy🙏

[@user-xr5fx2ni8m]

I really hope Princess Royal recovers fast - she never takes sick leave so this would be a difficult time for her - was surprised the incident involved a horse as she has decades of experience

[@olp6914]

Love and prayers for Princess Anne 🙏🏼 from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@pixieaugust9863]

May our good Lord deliver Princess Anne to a speedy recovery. God bless Princess Anne n her love ones

[@loristoneking5711]

Your brother, the King needs you, Princess Anne. The entire family needs you. Sending love and prayers. Please rest and get well.

[@elainelewis4959]

Michel Cole is full of it !!!

[@maryannemelenka9250]

All British media with a few exceptions are full of it. Bull shit, hypocrisy, scandal s in their own yard, yet they sweep Under carpet. Prejudging people without a fair hearing. Worst gossip mongers b then old gossip people. Because now 24 hours gossip. No you don’t have to believe. But the lies still stay out there. Even if you ignore

[@mlelsc1]

Wishing HRH Princess Anne a speedy recovery. She is the hardest working member of the Royal Family.

[@CecielVanwely]

o hope that she get well soon Best wishes to the Royal Princess Anne

[@mitchymagoo124]

Michael Coke is an alarmist - the statement from the palace says she will make a swift and full recovery

[@avryllsixtus3429]

O he always is..such a drama queen.....likes to worry people for dramatic effect and feel.important..wish he would just retire...

[@janlittle4269]

Praying for guick recovery 🙏 Princess Anne. Such an awesome lady much loved 💞

[@marilynchallis5787]

Blessings and Healing on Princess Anne.🌈

[@ursulinebellot6369]

Pray Hope and Don't worry. Continued prayers for Princess Royal and all the family

[@loristoneking5711]

Hang in there, Princess Anne. Sending lots of love and prayers of comfort and healing.

[@liahrene4020]

I don't think anyone would think that the Princess Royal is letting anyone down. Wishing HRH a speedy recovery and some well deserved rest!

[@fionabegonia7802]

Get well soon, our dear Princess Royal !

[@GreenYoshi3881]

The Royal Family is really going through it year after year. The concern for them just never ends 😢

[@user-ou3zg2ll9w]

Speedy recovery Princess Ann ❤❤

[@tedda6171]

Common practice for people who have had a head injury to stay in overnight for neurological observation.

[@jackidosen1791]

Prayers for Princess Anne speedy recovery 🙏 ❤❤.

[@michelleduncan9965]

Praying for you Princess Anne. May God heal you fast & fully.

[@rosenetgonzales8942]

Holding the Royal Princess Ann in our prayers, along with the King and the Princess of Wales. May God restore their health. The British people NEED them all. 🙏

[@blackaliss9488]

Get well soon, Princess Anne. Prayers. ❤

[@reiniesmit2195]

Prays to Princess Anne🙏

[@Jill-mh2wn]

Stop speculating in order to provide `news` . She will recover at an appropriate time for her age.

[@helenweatherby1694]

Michael Cole was Al Fayed’s gob on a stick. Speculation of this sort is unhelpful. Sending best wishes for Princess Anne’s speedy recovery.

[@babblemaker]

My grandson(US) has had several concussions from playing football. Doctors said then that it can be difficult to know if there is bleeding in the brain, he had to be on bedrest. Anne is very precious not only to the RF, but to others worldwide. I'm hoping that doctors are taking care of the Princess Royal like the National Treasure that she is. Hoping from the US for a speedy recovery for Princess Anne.🇺🇲

[@elainelewis4959]

It is comstomary to keep people over 65 who have been kick by a horse 🐎 over night

[@maryanderson3594]

No head injury is minor in terms of observation for complications or internal bleeding. I think they are perhaps describing the external skin injuries as minor. However, why do commentators need to sensational everything, just accept the statement from the palace

[@lilynazara3809]

All the best Princess Anne for a complete recovery.

[@TraceyBaxter]

Princess Anne, is a very hard working Royal. I hope she recovers well❤️🇦🇺

[@chrisfield2164]

Oh for goodness sake stop with the drama! And really Michael Cole you really don’t know anything!! So just stop!

[@claudesantolini6335]

At her age one is much stiffer. She was lucky to have had horses all her life, should have stopped by now!

[@chrisfield2164]

@@claudesantolini6335 not necessarily, I really don’t see why she should have stopped ! There are plenty of elderly fit people riding still, and totally able to do so.

[@nightowlslounge]

Get well soon Princess Anne! We love you 🥰 ❤!

[@joanneogley4874]

We’re sorry that Princess Anne cant make it to the Maritimes in Newfoundland this weekend for Canada Day 🇨🇦 I speak for everyone sending our best wishes for a speedy recovery

[@stevewiles7132]

At her age even a minor concussion can be deadly, I'm not surprised they are keeping her in hospital.

[@michellepagenel2304]

Wich you a complete recovery and happiness all around you as you always share with us !

[@mauisheri]

Thats what the Press always say..making a mountain out of a molehill

[@mauisheri]

They kept her because of age....just making sure there were no unexpected developments.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

@@mauisheri No it's common practise for head injuries.

[@kellyanni5092]

🙏🏻 Sending prayers

[@clairerobin6207]

Liam Neeson's wife died from a concussion she got while skiing in Canada. She was quite lucid and was talking and seemed okay at first, then she died from the concussion.

[@gracejohnston2692]

I remember that! it was sad n very sudden

[@gracejohnston2692]

Sonny Bono too

[@CatsandJP]

If you slam into a tree wearing skies in the snow..that is the likely scenario..just like Cher’s husband..Sonny Bono did…ffs..what would you expect..pick yourself up grab your skies and walk off without being injured or killed…

[@iris3549]

Keeping Princess Anne in the hospital for observation is wise, especially given her age. Liam Neeson's wife initially refused medical care and by the time she developed symptoms of a brain bleed post fall, precious time had been lost to treat it appropriately.

[@user-de9gv9qz6f]

@@iris3549exactly! Princess Anne was hospitalised post head injury as a matter of protocol. She will be monitored closely for any signs/ symptoms of deterioration. She will be under the best care available!🩺👨‍⚕️❤

[@nykiapurnell4263]

Please get well soon Princess Ann.

[@kantasuri509]

Michael Cole is a drama queen

[@JR-dl9zt]

Oh he certainly is hes so full of doom and gloom !!

[@DebbieHutchinson-kv8bd]

Hope she is ok, a true Royal and heart of gold ❤

[@dizziechef9502]

I hope she will be all well soon. She’s needed. And loved❤ . The dr. Will keep her overnight for observation.

[@mischafellner8943]

I wish health from California.

[@erinicolas5172]

I hope the Princess Royal will not alright. She is needed by the Royal family more than ever.

[@lucyannmcwilliams3889]

YES. . THAT HRH IS HEALING THRU PRAYERS ❤❤❤

[@magicalunicorn2657]

Well, the older you get, the slower reflexes. You get , i'm not saying her horse skills are bad, but what I am saying her age is...

[@CatsandJP]

You do know that’s ageism and not everything is related to age….have you thought the ground might have been uneven..the horse was unsettled…she wasn’t watching were she was walking..something spooked the horse..a bit of respect wouldn’t go astray.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Nothing to do with her age. Horses are unpredictable because they still act out of instinct as wild horses do. Even the most quietest horse can react out of character.

[@aliceanthony5768]

Any head injury is always kept overnight, shes as tough as they come.

[@WMeier-kd8hz]

As a brilliant and lifelong horse woman, this will not have been her first concussion. Same as for TRH King Cahrles and Princess Catherine : just leave the woman alone.

[@robanderson473]

I wish she was Queen.

[@RaeleneFry]

Wishing you all the best, hope all goes well🎉

[@JR-dl9zt]

Speedy recovery to our princess royal ❤❤

[@katherinearter6843]

They do nit even know if a horse caused it yet so he needs to shut up with his claims. Hopefully our Princess Royal will be out of hospital and back to normal asap.

[@Sehara]

Of course she'll have to stay for observation. Any concussion should be closely monitored, no matter how small. There is no but about it!

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

Get well HRH PRINCESS ANNE🌹

[@lauraf4202]

Stop scaremongering. She’s old enough to just need a little extra care and rest after an injury. Princess Anne herself would no doubt tell you to stop making a fuss and naff orf!

[@lillygate401]

we all hope that princess Ann will have a quick recovery and hopefully let's hope the media and newspapers are going to write false stories and just leave her alone, ❤

[@jacquimccaw2494]

Stop dramatising everything that happens in the RF they have enough to contend with. I’m sure PA will be fine.

[@nusiadyk3718]

Why the scaremongering? Concussion always means a night, & maybe a day or two, in hospital.

[@coopz1969]

ffs leave her alone or you going to do the same bs conspiracy theories you did with princess Catherine 🤔😡

[@Goburgirl-bs4rt]

Oh please. She was hardly in a position to say no at the time, was she Michael? Do stop over-egging everything for appearance fees. You've seen the damage to the Palace speculation has caused lately. Where's your loyalty?

[@sandistroud7305]

Prayers for Princess Anne’s speedy Recovery.

[@jimkendall7522]

She's known to be a clever woman. If her medical advisors recommened an overnight stay she# smart enough to act on that advice.

[@vdekkc]

She has a concussion. Would you care to let the Princess Royale go home and not have medical staff available, if necessary?

[@00S3V3N]

WE LOVE PRINCESS ANNE!! 💐💐

[@debbiemathieson2766]

Hearts go out to the princess royal Anne, wishing her a safe recovery, much love and respect from new zealand 🇳🇿 ❤

[@beverleylouisewilliams6828]

Michael Cole stop !!!

[@JR-dl9zt]

Yes he is such a drama queen !!

[@BelleWhittington]

Head injuries are no joke.

[@CatsandJP]

To some who are commenting..they obviously are.

[@ramblinmic6324]

Precautionary measures are like precautionary chemotherapy.

[@deannadelmar9863]

Get well soon. ❤️🙏

[@dkd7224]

She's 73 yrs old and has got concussion from getting kicked in the head by a horse. Anyone of any age would have to cancel engagements, take time off school or work as getting kicked in the head by a horse is serious. Stop stirring the pot of salacious nonsense.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

According to the hospital, it wasn't more serious.

[@GKSC]

My favourite of the royals.

[@Ann-fi6ep]

she has had this happen before in her competeig days she is a tough okd bird God bless hwe

[@3554ELM]

I pray to God, that is not a stroke. Get well soon dear princess ❤ Please remember that any injury to the head at age 75, has to be carefully investigated

[@madlenellul3430]

What a beat up. Any one who owns or has ridden a horse will have suffered kicks, bites or falls at some time. The princess has had an accident and is now in hospital with some bruising, I assume, and concussion. Nothing spectacular and probably just 24 hours of observation. Anything greater is when speculation should begin. Not before.🥰🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Yes, the oddest things happen when you have horses. Some antics I'm still scratching my head over!