Princess Margriet of the Netherlands has been treated in hospital after unfortunately breaking her arm while taking part in a winter charity event. According to a local Dutch news agency, ANP, the royal, 82, was taking part in Hollandse 100, which was held at the Thialf ice rink in Heerenveen in Friesland - in the country's northern part.

An official spokesperson for the event told the NL Times Princess Margriet had been rushed to the hospital via ambulance "as a precaution", after falling on the ice, but was "fully responsive" after she was checked over, and was wearing a helmet. The royal palace is expected to make an official statement on Princess Margriet's health.

Just moments after Princess Margriet's fall, the aunt of the reigning monarch, King Willem-Alexander, was surrounded by emergency personnel. Her sons, Prince Bernhard of Orange, and Prince Pieter Maurits of Orange, were also rushing to be by her side.

It is likely the princess will need time to recover at her current residence, Het Loo House, which she shares with her husband, Pieter van Vollenhoven.

The Hollandse 100, which took place on March 23rd, typically involves 10 kilometers of skating followed by 90 kilometers of cycling. It is in aid of the charity lymph node cancer research.

Prince Bernhard founded the Lymph&Co foundation in 2016, three years after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and he often spreads awareness and raises money for research of the condition.

Princess Margriet, known for her active involvement in sports and charity work, had been participating in the event as part of her longstanding commitment to supporting cancer research.

In the past, King Willem-Alexander and his aunt, Princess Margriet, have teamed up for royal engagements.

Back in September last year, the duo was on hand to receive the Dutch medal winners of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris at Noordeinde Palace.