In a touching update, Princess Anne has issued her first statement following her recent discharge from the hospital, where she received treatment for minor head injuries and a concussion.

The 73-year-old royal is now resting at her home in Gatcombe Park, taking the time to recuperate after her health scare.

Initially scheduled to attend the centenary commemoration of the Newfoundland National War Memorial in Canada, Princess Anne had to cancel her plans due to her condition.

In her absence, the Canadian Governor-General shared a heartfelt message, expressing his regret over her inability to participate in the important event.

He reflected on past memories, recalling how he joined the commemorative activities in 2016, marking the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.

The Governor-General’s message conveyed a deep sense of loss for not being able to be with the attendees, as they honored the bravery and sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment, who were among the first to enlist at the onset of World War I.

He emphasized his sadness in missing the occasion and extended his best wishes to everyone present.

While the specifics surrounding Princess Anne’s injuries remain unclear, reports suggest that her medical team believes they may have resulted from an incident involving a horse.

This speculation is based on the nature of her injuries, which are thought to be consistent with a possible impact from the horse’s head or legs.

After spending four days in Bristol’s Southmead Hospital, where she was closely monitored due to experiencing hiccups, Princess Anne returned to her Gatcombe Park residence on Friday.