Princess Anne discharged from Bristol hospital

The Princess Royal is finally out of Bristol's Southmead Hospital after suffering minor head injuries and concussion over the weekend.

It happened on her estate at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire - and today, it's understood that she has returned back home.

Anne, who is 73 years old, missed the state banquet during the Japanese state visit to the UK earlier this week - hosted by the King and Queen.

The King's sister spent five nights under the care of medics, and departed privately earlier today.

The princess's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, said following the discharge of his wife: "I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife's short stay."

Anne's concussion has meant precise details of how the incident came about are not clear.

The princess's medical team said her head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs.

Anne's husband came to visit

The Princess Royal was visited by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, on Wednesday.

Sir Tim drove to the main entrance of the hospital's Brunel building in a Range Rover shortly after 11.30am, having also spent time with his wife on Tuesday and accompanying her when she was rushed to hospital on Sunday.

Stepping from his car, he carried a small navy blue day bag as he entered the hospital without speaking to awaiting media.

Anne's concussion has meant precise details of how the incident came about are not clear.

The princess's medical team said her head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs.

Anne is a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Dubbed the King's right-hand woman, she is a seen as the hardest working royal and known for her dedication to duty and no-nonsense approach.

Sir Tim said on Tuesday that the princess was "doing fine, slow but sure" and was seen carrying a cool bag as he revealed he had taken her a "few little treats from home".

Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, also travelled to see her the same day.

Sir Tim later added that the princess was "recovering well".

"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."

An air ambulance was scrambled to take the princess to hospital, but in the end she travelled by road after being treated at the scene.

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