Princess Beatrice's car in London crash

Princess Beatrice escaped unhurt after a car crash, it was revealed yesterday.

The princess was driving to an undisclosed location in London when her BMW was in an accident involving a bus and coach at Hyde Park Corner, a few hundred metres from Buckingham Palace.

It is believed no-one was injured in the accident on Monday afternoon, but it is thought Beatrice needed a replacement car.

All those involved exchanged details and the police were not involved in the aftermath. A Scotland Yard spokesman said no police action was necessary.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.