Princess Anne sparks royal fan frenzy in bombshell Paris Olympics appearance
The Princess Royal made an appearance to congratulate Team GB swimmer Adam Peaty as he won silver in the 100m men's breast stroke final.
Princess Anne delighted royal fans as she stepped out at the Olympics this evening to congratulate Adam Peaty.
The Princess Royal attended the Men's 100m Breast Stroke final in Paris and shook Peaty's hand when he took home the silver medal.
"Princess Anne came out for Adam Peaty! Silver Mens 100m Breaststroke," said one fan.
Anne also awarded Italy's Nicolò Martinenghi the gold medal, with one fan adding: "That was great to see Princess Anne giving the gold medal to Italy's Nicolò Martinenghi."
It comes just weeks after she was rushed to hospital with a head injury after reportedly being kicked by a horse.
However, some social media users expressed their concern for the hard-working royal, given her recent ordeal.
One wrote: "Princess Anne looked tired & has lost so much weight.
"I hope that her Royal Highness is pacing herself. Take care Ma’am".
Another remarked on her resiliance, writing: "Princess Anne fell off her horse 2 weeks ago and here she is handing out medals. She’s tough!!"
The appearance by the 73-year-old is the latest in her phased return to public duties after being rushed to Southmead Hospital in Bristol on June 23, staying for five nights after being injured while out walking on her Gatcombe estate in Gloucestershire.
Anne’s medical team said her concussion and head injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs but her concussion meant precise details of how the incident came about are not clear.
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The princess royal met Team GB athletes in Paris in her first official overseas trip since being hit by a horse on Wednesday.
Anne spoke to Olympians Tom Daley and Helen Glover as they were named as the team’s joint flag bearers ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony.
The Princess, who is president of the British Olympic Association and is a former Olympian, gave a speech and posed for a group photo with members of Team GB at the British embassy in Paris.
She was the first member of the royal family to compete in the Olympic Games when she rode the late Queen’s horse, Goodwill, in the equestrian three-day event at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.
Anne was appointed a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1988.
