Buckingham Palace confirmed that Princess Anne remains in hospital this afternoon and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence admitted that she is “recovering slowly”.

The royal, 73, was admitted on Sunday night after sustaining a concussion and minor injuries after being kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate.

The Palace announced that the princess’s engagements for the week have been postponed, including a trip to Canada which was scheduled to begin on 30 June.

When asked by reporters when Anne will leave the hospital, Laurence said: “She’ll be out when she’s ready.”

The Princess Royal’s unexpected hospitalisation comes amid a three-day state visit of the emperor of Japan.

Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako were yesterday welcomed to the UK by Prince William, who escorted them to Horse Guards Parade.

They received a ceremonial welcome from King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the start of their three-day visit, and Charles mentioned his grandchildren liking the Japanese franchise Pokémon in a speech.

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Princess Anne receives ‘little treats’ from home at hospital

Wednesday 26 June 2024 15:49 , Emma Guinness

Princess Anne has received a “few little treats from home” as she continues her recovery in hospital.

The Princess Royal, 73, was kicked by a horse as she walked around her Gloucestershire estate on Sunday evening.

She sustained what was described as a concussion and minor injuries.

Her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence told reporters she was “doing fine, slow but sure” and added that he had given her a “few little treats from home”.

Princess Anne is an experienced horsewoman. (Getty Images)

Princess Anne’s husband gives health update

Wednesday 26 June 2024 14:51 , Emma Guinness

Princess Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence has given reporters a health update as she remains in hospital for a fourth day.

When asked about her potential release as he left the Bristol hospital today, he said: “She’ll be out when she’s ready.”

Laurence, who married the Princess Royal in 1992, admitted that she is “recovering slowly”.

The princess was hopsitalised after being kicked by a horse on Sunday night. (Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Japanese emperor visits The Francis Crick Institute

Wednesday 26 June 2024 14:30 , Emma Guinness

The Japanese Emperor Naruhito has continued his three-day state visit today with a visit to the Francis Crick Institute.

He was pictured smiling as he was shown around the London-based medical research facility.

The head of state is set to visit the Royal College of Music this afternoon and attend a banquet at the Guildhall.

The emperor and his wife were welcomed with a banquet at Buckingham Palace yesterday evening. (Getty)

Princess Anne’s husband thanks well-wishers and hospital

Wednesday 26 June 2024 14:00 , Emma Guinness

Princess Anne’s husband has thanked well-wishers and staff at the Bristol hospital where she remains this afternoon.

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence said the princess is “recovering well” after she was kicked by a horse.

“We are both profoundly grateful to the medical team and hospital support staff for their expert care – and to the emergency services who were all so wonderful at the scene,” he said.

“We are both deeply touched by all the kind messages we have received from so many people near and far. It means a great deal.”

The incident took place on Anne’s estate on Sunday evening. (AP)

Princess Anne’s historic Canada trip cancelled

Wednesday 26 June 2024 13:56 , Emma Guinness

Princess Anne was scheduled to fly out to Canada on 30 June to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the National War Memorial in St John’s, Newfoundland.

The visit, which was scheduled to last two days, has now been cancelled after the royal was hospitalised on Sunday night after being kicked by a horse.

She remains in hospital this afternoon, but her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence said the princess is “recovering well”.

Princess Anne is spending a fourth day in hospital. (AFP via Getty Images)

Princess Anne remains in hospital for a fourth day

Wednesday 26 June 2024 13:24 , Emma Guinness

The Princess Royal remains in the Bristol hospital she was admitted to on Sunday after being kicked by a horse, Buckingham Palace confirmed to the Independent.

Anne, 73, sustained a concussion and minor injuries in the incident, which took place in the evening as she walked around her Gloucestershire estate.

Brain and cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie yesterday told the Independent that the first 48 hours after a concussion is a critical time for monitoring.

“Generally, you would look to monitor symptoms for about 48 hours,” she said. “Concussion symptoms should resolve within two weeks but not require a hospital stay. But of course, they’re going to be cautious with a royal.”

Princess Anne remains in hospital this afternoon after being kicked by a horse. (Getty Images)

Princess Anne the ‘hardest working royal’

Wednesday 26 June 2024 13:00 , Emma Guinness

Princess Anne is reportedly the hardest-working member of the royal family and has attended a quarter of all engagements this year, a new report has found.

It comes as the Princess Royal, 73, recovers in hospital after being kicked by a horse on Sunday night.

The new analysis from the Daily Mail found that Anne attended an impressive 252 engagements in the first six months of 2024.

Princess Anne is receiving treatment in hospital (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)