Princess Anne Returns to Riding at Trooping After Head Injury

Princess Anne made a significant return to horseback riding at the Trooping the Colour parade, her first time since a riding accident last year that caused a concussion and memory loss. Wearing the Blues and Royals uniform and serving in the traditional Gold-Stick-In-Waiting role, she rode the same horse King Charles III had ridden at the event in 2023. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte honored the late Queen Elizabeth II by wearing a historic diamond horseshoe brooch passed down from the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing a shared love of horses; she matched her mother Catherine's blue attire, with both royals also wearing jewelry linked to the late Queen. King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and other family members participated in the parade with traditional regalia, underscoring continuity and homage to royal heritage. Additionally, plans for Princess Anne's upcoming 75th birthday focus on her longstanding commitment to charity, with a forum planned to support the organizations she patronizes amid sector challenges. These events collectively highlight the royal family's dedication to tradition, public service, and remembrance during King Charles III's birthday celebrations.