The Princess Royal said that she “can’t remember a single thing” about the accident that led to a five-night stay in hospital with head injuries nearly three weeks ago. The Princess, 73, made the first step in a “phased return” to public duty on Friday with a visit to one of her treasured charities, the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), which was hosting its annual national championships. Some bruising was visible on the Princess’s cheek as she arrived at the equine centre of Hartpury University in Gloucestershire wearing an olive green tweed suit, and navy blue hat and gloves.
The long-planned engagement was condensed from two hours to one in light of her ongoing recovery..