Bouncing Back: Princess Anne Mounts Up a Year After Frightening Accident
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Princess Anne, sprightly at 74, made a triumphant return to horseback riding during the "Trooping the Colour" parade, marking her first public equestrian appearance since a harrowing accident a year ago. Riding alongside her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh (61), and Prince William (42), she showcased a delightful blend of resilience and royal class.
Interestingly, King Charles III. (76) and Queen Camilla (77), along with Princess Kate (43) and her offspring, opted to travel to the palace in a carriage on this momentous occasion. King Charles, a seasoned rider, aside from this outing, was spotted on horseback in recent years.
Dressing the part, Anne donned the uniform of the "Blues and Royals," a storied cavalry regiment of the British Army. And if the tabloids are to be believed, Anne once again assumed the traditional role of "Gold Stick in Waiting." This position, dating back to the Tudor era, was established to safeguard the monarch. It is rumored that Anne rode the same equine companion, Noble, that King Charles had under saddle in 2023.
Anne's Miraculous Recovery: Foggy Memories and a Steadfast Return
Anne's comeback was a poignant moment in her royal journey. Having sustained a minor head injury and a concussion in a riding accident at Gatcombe Park in June 2024, her reemergence on horseback was long-awaited. Her abrupt hospitalization at Southmead Hospital in Bristol lasted for five turbulent days.
A month after the incident, at an equestrian event, she recounted that she couldn't remember the merest details of the accident. The same unfamiliarity continued during her hospital visit in February. "It's heartening to know what transpired, thanks to the diligent efforts of the medical staff," she expressed her gratitude. "Unfortunately, I personally have few recollections of the incident or my stay here.”
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- A year after her riding accident at Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne, encouraged by her brother, Prince Edward, and her nephew, Prince William, re-joined the Blues and Royals regiment during the Trooping the Colour parade in Edinburgh, displaying a remarkable recovery.
- The same horse, Noble, that King Charles III rode in 2023 was reportedly the mount chosen for Princess Anne's triumphant return to horseback riding, a year after she sustained a head injury and concussion in the riding accident.
- Despite her bumps and bruises from the riding accident, Princess Anne continued to play an active role in the royal family, including her position as the Gold Stick in Waiting in 2025, ensuring the safety of the monarch.
