Princess Anne forced to jet off to South Africa alone after husband suffers…
Princess Anne has been forced to jet off to South Africa alone after her husband suffered an injury.
Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence has remained in the UK due to a suspected torn ligament, preventing him from accompanying his wife, the Princess Royal, on her upcoming South African visit.
The former naval officer requires medical treatment in Britain, making him unable to join Princess Anne on the two-day trip to Cape Town.
Sir Timothy sustained the injury while working at the Princess Royal’s Gatcombe Park Estate.
Princess Anne will proceed with her planned visit alone, travelling by commercial flight to undertake a series of engagements in the South African city.
The injury occurred while Sir Timothy was carrying out work at Gatcombe, the Gloucestershire Estate where he resides with Princess Anne.
Due to the nature of the suspected ligament tear, he requires medical attention in the UK.
The injury has made air travel impossible for the Vice Admiral at this time, forcing him to miss the South African visit
This marks a rare separation for the couple, who frequently undertake official engagements together both in the UK and abroad.
The Princess Royal’s Cape Town visit began with an engagement at the South African Riding for the Disabled Association.
