King and Queen to host Japanese emperor as Princess Anne recovers in hospital

Charles and Camilla will host the Japanese emperor as Princess Anne recovers in hospital from a fall.

A Japanese state visit to the UK hosted by the King is set to begin today – but without the Princess Royal after her injury from a horse. The King and Queen will entertain Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako days before the UK goes to the polls.

Anne will miss the state banquet on Tuesday after suffering minor injuries to her head and concussion when she was reportedly kicked by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate.

The 73-year-old will miss several engagements this week, including the state banquet and an overseas tour to Canada, which was due to start this weekend.