Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, the husband of Princess Anne, is reportedly recovering from a significant facial injury sustained while tending to his garden.
Royal enthusiasts were taken aback when Sir Timothy, aged 69, displayed a striking black eye during a charity event.
The incident occurred as he was engaged in gardening activities involving a fence, as detailed by The Telegraph.
The occasion that witnessed Sir Timothy’s presence was the commemoration of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute’s 200th anniversary on Monday, March 4. Notable figures such as the Duke of Kent, RNLI President, and Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, were also in attendance.
A gathering of air crews, rescue personnel, and representatives from RNLI teams nationwide convened at Westminster Abbey to honor the signing of the organization’s founding documents in 1824.
Expressing gratitude, the Archbishop acknowledged the remarkable efforts of the 1,800-member community in meeting extraordinary challenges.
The RNLI, established nearly two centuries ago, has a distinguished record of saving over 144,000 lives through the dedication of its seafarers and lifeguards.
Coinciding with Sir Timothy’s public appearance, it was announced that the longstanding equestrian events hosted at Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Estate for four decades had been canceled.
The British Events Festival organizers conveyed their regret through a statement on the festival’s official website, citing insurmountable economic circumstances as the reason for the cancellation.
The Million Magic British Events Festival, a cherished tradition initiated by Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, at the expansive 700-acre estate in Gloucestershire back in 1983, held sentimental value for the royal family.
Peter Phillips, Anne’s son, emphasized the event’s significance in their lives and those of many others over the past 40 years.
Sir Timothy, who hails from Camberwell in south London and tied the knot with Princess Anne in 1992, boasts a distinguished career spanning 40 years in the Royal Navy.
Rising to the rank of Vice-Admiral before retiring in 2010, he also served as a minister to the late Queen.