Princess Anne in hospital suffering a concussion after being injured by a horse [Video]

The Princess Royal, an Olympic-medal winning horsewoman, remains in a Bristol hospital for observation, Buckingham Palace said.

It is understood the princess was walking within the protected perimeter of the Gatcombe Park estate when an incident occurred.

She has suffered minor wounds to the head and while the exact cause of the injuries is unconfirmed, the medical team have said they are consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs.

Emergency services were despatched to the estate and, the princess received medical care at the scene.

She was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation, and was accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Tim Laurence.

Anne will now miss several engagements this week, including the state banquet for the Japanese State Visit on Tuesday and a visit to Canada.

A Palace spokesman said: “On doctors’ advice, Her Royal Highness’s engagements …