Princess Anne reveals she is 'deeply saddened' to miss out on First World War commemoration event in...

Princess Anne today said she was 'deeply saddened' to miss out on the First World War commemoration event in Canada as she continues to recover after being struck by a horse.

Anne was due to travel to Canada for an overseas tour on Sunday, but is now away from public engagements until her medical team recommends it is safe and comfortable for her to resume official duties. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lays wreath at the National War Memorial and Tomb of an Unknown Soldier in St John's, Newfoundland today

Read More Princess Anne, 73, has left hospital after injury caused by horse This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial - where the unknown soldier's remains were being laid to rest, entombed on the plateau of the memorial. 'I have fond memories of joining you in 2016, on the 99th occasion that the people of this island commemorated the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, and I am deeply saddened that I'm unable to join you again, and I send you my warmest best wishes on this special day of commemoration.'

An air ambulance was scrambled to take the princess to hospital, but in the end she travelled by road after being treated by an emergency crew on site.Her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence said last week that the princess was 'recovering slowly'.

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