Zara Tindall has been profoundly affected by Princess Anne's recent injuries, which led to a five-night stay in the hospital, according to sources.
The incident, occurring last week when the Princess Royal was struck by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate, has left her daughter, Zara, deeply shaken and worried.
Having harbored concerns for her mother's health for many years, the accident has had a significant impact on Zara, 43. Princess Anne's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, expressed gratitude to the medical staff at Southmead Hospital for their care.
Sir Timothy confirmed that Princess Anne is slowly recovering from the accident. Despite this reassurance, Zara remains concerned about her mother's condition.
A source revealed, "This is exactly what Zara has feared for years, but her mother hasn't had the opportunity to slow down with so many responsibilities. This incident has shaken Zara to the core, and she desperately hopes it's a temporary setback."
The source continued, "This has been a huge wake-up call for the entire family, leaving them rightfully distressed."
Shortly after the incident became public, Zara was seen visiting her mother in the hospital.
Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, will now rest at home and follow standard concussion protocols, according to reports. She is expected to resume public duties when doctors deem it safe.
The incident occurred shortly before King Charles hosted the Emperor and Empress of Japan at Buckingham Palace during their three-day State Visit.
This is not the first time Princess Anne, daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has experienced a horse-related accident. In 1976, during the Olympics in Montreal, she fell when her horse Goodwill failed to make a jump. In 2008, she was seen using a walking stick after being kicked by a horse at her home.
