Princess Diana’s older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, 70, has been hospitalized following a significant injury sustained in a horse-riding accident.

The incident, which reportedly occurred “within the past month,” was publicly confirmed by her brother, Earl Spencer, during an episode of the Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth podcast.

“Sarah, who is almost a decade older than me and has always had a knack for getting into trouble, had a really bad fall last month and has been in hospital for some time,” he shared.

A Tough Recovery and a “Demanding Patient”

Earl Spencer revealed that Lady Sarah’s recovery has been challenging, adding that medical staff have hinted she has been a spirited presence in the hospital. He recalled a lighthearted comment from the lead doctor, who approached her husband, Neil McCorquodale, and remarked:

“The lead doctor said to my brother-in-law, ‘She’s quite a character, isn’t she?’, which I think is code for, ‘Could you take her home?’”

Royal Connections and a Remarkable Past

Lady Sarah has long been closely associated with the royal family. She once briefly dated then-Prince Charles and later introduced him to her younger sister, Diana—a moment that would eventually lead to one of the most iconic royal marriages in modern history.

As the aunt of Prince William and Prince Harry, she has remained an important, if private, figure within royal and aristocratic circles. She lives a largely low-profile life with her husband, landowner Neil McCorquodale, maintaining strong family ties.