First foreign trip after an accident - Princess Anne travels to Paris for Olympia
After suffering a head injury from an accident at the end of June, Princess Anne (73) is currently only attending select engagements. However, she could not miss the opening encounter for the Olympic Summer Games in Paris on Tuesday, as reported by "People." It is her first overseas trip since the incident involving one of her horses, which caused her to be hospitalized for several days.
105 Members in the Committee
The 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) began in Paris on July 23rd at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. The Summer Games were then opened on Friday (26. July). Princess Anne, Prince Albert of Monaco (66), and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (69) are among the 105 members of the committee and all three were present.
At the end of the meeting, a group photo was taken, in which the three Royals, including Princess Anne, are also visible. The daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II. (1926-2022) has a special connection to Olympia. She made history in 1976 as the first member of the British Royal Family to ride for the British team at the Olympics in Montreal.
Princess Anne on the Road to Recovery
Princess Anne seems to be on the road to recovery after reportedly falling off a horse. Since mid-July, the 73-year-old has been attending engagements again. British media reports suggest she has recently canceled some public appearances from her calendar. She was discharged from Southmead Hospital in Bristol on June 28th. She had been there for five days due to a light head injury and whiplash. After her release, she reportedly returned to her estate, Gatcombe Park, in Minchinhampton.
- Despite her recent recovery from an accident involving one of her horses, Princess Anne couldn't miss the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games in Paris, marking her first overseas journey since the incident.
- During the 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee in Paris, 'Olympia' holds a special significance for Princess Anne, as she made history there in 1976 as the first Royal to represent Britain in Olympic equestrian events.
- According to reports, King Charles, who ascended the British throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, showed his support for Princess Anne during her recovery by allowing her to attend the Olympic Games, albeit selectively.
- As the Summer Games opened in Paris, Princess Anne joined Prince Albert of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, among other committee members, to celebrate the start of the Olympic events.
- Following her discharge from Southmead Hospital in Bristol, Princess Anne returned to her estate, Gatcombe Park, and has been careful with her public appearances since, balancing her recovery with her royal duties.
