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Netherlands' Princess Beatrix breaks cheekbone in fall

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- The Netherlands' Princess Beatrix, 75, had surgery to repair her cheekbone, which was broken in a fall, government officials said.

The RVD, the government agency that handles publicity for the Dutch Royal Family, said Beatrix fell while with family.

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She is expected to remain in the hospital for a few days while she recovers, Nrc.nl reported Sunday. After that, she'll continue her recovery at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, the website said.

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