Royal news – live: Princess Anne in hospital after being kicked by horse as Charles welcomes Japan’s emperor
The princess is reported to have spent a second night in a Bristol hospital
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Princess Anne remains in hospital after being kicked by a horse on Sunday evening as King Charles welcomes the Japanese emperor for his state visit.
The Princess Royal, 73, suffered minor injuries to her head and a concussion after the incident at her Gatcombe Park estate.
Royal expert Michael Cole suggested to the Metro that the Palace may be downplaying her injuries: “The fact the Princess Royal was detained in hospital overnight indicates that it’s not a minor matter.”
He added: “It’s no small thing to have a concussion at any age, but at the age of 73, it could be serious.”
Meanwhile, Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako were welcomed to the UK by Prince William who escorted them to Horse Guard’s Parade.
They proceeded to enjoy a ceremonial welcome from King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the start of their three-day visit and retreated for a private lunch inside Buckingham Palace.
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Royal expert reveals reason Charles may never forgive Harry
A royal expert has revealed the reason he believes the King may never forgive his son amid the deepening rift between Harry and other members of the royal family.
Royal biographer Christopher Andersen said Charles does love his son but is finding it impossible to stop holding a grudge after what the prince wrote about his family in his memoir Spare - especially about Camilla.
Mr Andersen told Fox News Digital: “I think people have to realise that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla.
“Unfortunately for Harry, [he has said] some pretty devastating things about her. Prince Harry made it clear that he felt she was the villain in the piece.
"I think that still bothers the king, and I don’t know that it will be easy for him to [forgive]. I don’t think they’ll ever forgive Harry for that."
Mr Andersen added that the prince still "resents" Camilla and that he will be “on his own” until he moves past that.
Lady Gabriella Kingston left ‘deeply touched’ after service for late husband
A service of celebration for the life of Lady Gabriella Windsor’s late husband has been held in Kensington, west London.
In late February, the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent was left bereaved when Thomas Kingston, 45, died from a “catastrophic head injury”.
Close friends and family of Mr Kingston, including some members of the royal family, attended the service at St Mary Abbots church on Saturday.
Ted Hennessey reports:
Lady Gabriella Kingston left ‘deeply touched’ after service for late husband
Close friends and family of Mr Kingston, including some members of the royal family, attended the service at St Mary Abbots church in Kensington.
ICYMI: Taylor Swift makes Instagram debut with Travis Kelce...and Prince William
Taylor Swift has shared her first picture with her beau Travis Kelce as she took a selfie with him, Prince William and his children.
William took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the first night of Taylor’s Eras Tour in London for his birthday on Friday.
The future King was seen dad dancing in Wembley to the singer’s hit song ‘Shake it Off’.
Later, the royals met Taylor backstage and took some snaps in which the popstar shared as she wished the prince a happy birthday.
She wrote: “Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start 🇬🇧🇺🇸🤝”
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could lead normal lives - royal commentator
A royal commentator has suggested that Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis may not become working royals.
The suggestion was made on Prince William’s 42nd birthday by a commentator with access to insider knowledge.
Richard Eden cited a source in the MailOnline who said: “When the older members of the family retire, His Royal Highness won’t be inviting anyone else to become working royals.
“It remains to be seen if he will even want his two younger children to be working royals.”
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