Princess Anne watches world's oldest riding school at Wembley - months after suffering concussion in accident involving horse

Princess Anne attended a special performance by the world's oldest riding academy on Friday evening at Wembley, marking a rare UK appearance by the prestigious Spanish Riding School. The 74-year-old royal watched the riders and their Lipizzaner horses from the royal box at the OVO Arena, as they executed flawless routines synchronized with classical Viennese music.

The academy, based in Vienna, Austria, has upheld the Renaissance tradition of classical horsemanship, known as the High School, for over 450 years. The princess, a long-time supporter of the school, was accompanied by notable figures such as model Lady Victoria Hervey and influencer Chuggs Wallis, along with thousands of fans in the audience.

The performances featured the majestic white Lipizzaner horses, adorned in gold bridles, showcasing the elegant movements of the High School, including the Long Rein and the School Quadrille. Princess Anne has been involved with the school for decades, visiting its training base multiple times. During one memorable visit in 1969, she rode alongside her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, on the famed Lipizzaner horses.

Queen Camilla also had the opportunity to witness a performance by the academy during a European tour in 2017. The event was hosted by radio and TV presenter Nicki Chapman, who expressed her excitement: "It was an absolute honor to host the opening night of the Spanish Riding School’s UK tour with The Princess Royal in attendance. It’s been eight years since these extraordinary horses and riders last performed in the UK, and sharing the magic with both the Princess Royal and the audience made it a night to remember."

After completing their shows in London, the academy will head to Aberdeen for performances at P&J Live on October 25, 26, and 27, marking their first visit to Scotland.

Despite a recent accident involving a horse that left her with mild head injuries, Princess Anne, a former Olympic equestrian, swiftly resumed her royal duties. She had spent five days in hospital following the incident in June, which occurred on her Gatcombe Park estate, but returned to the public eye three weeks later, presenting awards at an equestrian event.Princess Anne Attends Spanish Riding School Show at Wembley Months After Horse-Related ConcussionPrincess Anne attended a rare performance by the Spanish Riding School at Wembley, just months after suffering a concussion in a horse-related accident. The world-renowned school, known for its classical horsemanship, performed synchronized routines with its famed Lipizzaner horses, marking the start of their UK tour.