Princess Anne suffered previous concussion from horse while competing in the Olympics

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Princess Anne with the Queen’s horse, Goodwill, at Smith’s Lawn, Windsor, during a break in training with the British Olympic team for the three-day event at the Montreal Olympic Games in Canada. open image in gallery The princess finished 27th in the jumping section and 24th overall in equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics Anne continued to have a long association with the Olympic Games following her first appearance as a competitor. open image in gallery Anne aboard Goodwill during the Mixed Three-Day Event Team Cross-Country at the 1976 Olympics She has consequently been an IF representative of the Eligibility Commission, as well as a chair of the Nominations Committee and the IOC Members Election Committee. open image in gallery The Princess Royal during a visit to Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre in February 2024 Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.