Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, attended the Commissioning Ceremony of HMS Queen Elizabeth at HM Naval Base in Portsmouth, England, on December 7, 2017. Shortly after the event, it was reported that the Princess was involved in an accident at her country home in Gloucestershire while walking through Gatcombe Park. While not actively riding a horse, it was stated that horses were around the area at the time of the incident.

The details of the accident, including the cause, were not fully released, but it was suggested that the injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs. As a result of the accident, Princess Anne experienced some temporary memory loss, as reported by *The Telegraph*, leading to her hospitalization. Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, provided updates on her condition, stating that she was recovering well and was expected to return home that week.

However, on doctors’ advice, her upcoming engagements were postponed. Princess Anne is known for being an active member of the royal family, often attending numerous public events and engagements throughout the year. In 2023, she had one of the highest numbers of appearances among the royals, including events such as the D-Day Landings anniversary, Trooping the Colour, the Order of the Garter, and Royal Ascot.