Princess Anne shares her first message after being hospitalized for concussion

Princess Anne has spoken out for the first time since being hospitalized following a concussion suffered in a horse-related incident at her country home on June 23.

On July 1, Canada’s Governor General shared a message on behalf of the 73-year-old royal during a memorial ceremony marking the centennial of Newfoundland’s National War Memorial. Princess Anne was scheduled to attend the event in Canada before her accident.

“It is with deep regret that I cannot be with you today as you commemorate the courageous efforts and sacrifices of the members of the Newfoundland Regiment who went into battle on the first day of the Somme,” said the royal princess in the message. statement.

“I have fond memories of joining you in 2016, on the 99th occasion that the people of this island commemorated the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, and I am deeply saddened that I will not be able to join you again, and I extend my very best wishes to you on this special day of remembrance,” she added.

Buckingham Palace announced on June 24 that King Charles’s younger sister had been hospitalized after an “incident” at Gatcombe Park on June 23. His injuries indicate a possible impact from a horse’s head or legs. Due to the concussion, the exact details of the accident could not be determined.

The telegraph reported on June 25 that Princess Anne had suffered memory loss, believed to be temporary, as a result of the incident.

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Since leaving hospital on June 28, Anne has continued her recovery at her country home in Gloucestershire, receiving rehabilitation support. No additional details were shared about the incident.

PEOPLE understands that Princess Anne will only return to public duties once her medical team confirms it is safe for her to do so. At this point, it is unclear when that will happen.

As the Princess Royal was discharged from hospital, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, said in a statement: “I would like to express my warmest thanks to the team at Southmead Hospital for their care, expertise and kindness during my wife’s short stay.”

Known for her resilience and commitment, Princess Anne is known for her dedication to her role. She often tops the list of hardest-working royals, often undertaking hundreds of engagements each year.

“She continues to do things her way, often completing multiple missions in a single day,” Queen Elizabeth’s former spokesperson Dickie Arbiter previously said. The telegraph about Princess Anne’s devotion.