Princess Anne received an honorary degree from her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall, yesterday in Aberdeen.
The Duchess of Rothesay, as Camilla is known in Scotland, presented the Princess Royal with her honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Aberdeen. The Duchess is the university’s chancellor after taking up the role in 2013.
The university nominated Anne for…
Keeping Up with Anne: business as usual for the Princess Royal
11th January 2020
On January 8th 2020, all minds were concentrated by a short statement on Instagram from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex saying they would step back as senior royals. Around the same time that this announcement was made, causing huge debate, another royal was making their own…
Looking to have a royal neighbour? You may be in luck
17th December 2019
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have royalty as your neighbour? Well now is your time to try your luck.
Just down the road, about a mere mile and a half from Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Park residence stands a home that’s up for sale. The house is…
Princess Royal tours Medway Maritime Hospital
13th December 2019
The Princess Royal received a warm welcome as she toured Medway Maritime Hospital Wednesday afternoon in Gillingham.
During her visit, the Princess met with Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Kent Richard Oldfield and the Mayor of Medway, Councillor Habib Tejan (Con).
The Princess visited staff working in the emergency department as well as the maternity unit. Anne serves as the current patron of the…
Princess Anne signs book of condolence for London Bridge attack victims
6th December 2019
Princess Anne has signed a Book of Condolence in memory of the victims of the terror attack at London Bridge, in a visit to the City of London.
University graduates Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones died and three others were injured in the attack which took place last…
Last week, the Princess Royal presented the Isle of Wight’s Red Funnel Boss with a Merchant Navy Medal.
Captain Fran Collins was awarded the medal for her services to the marine passenger sector. She is the first female captain at the Channel Islands operator…
Princess Anne visits Longhope Lifeboat Museum
7th September 2019
Princess Anne paid tribute to those lost in the Longhope Lifeboat Disaster on Friday afternoon.
The Princess Royal made a flying visit to the Hoy after she was unable to attend the 50th-anniversary commemorations of the disaster back in March.
On a day with heavy showers, school children were there to greet the royal as she arrived at the Longhope Lifeboat Museum.
Anne had spent time…
Princess Anne - a short biography of her life
15th August 2019
The Princess Royal is often said to be the ‘hardest working’ member of the British Royal Family and has a reputation for being a formidable and forthright personality. Seen widely as very much her father’s daughter, Her Royal Highness is a popular character and a…
Princess Anne visits West Cumbria
3rd July 2019
Starting off July on a busy note, Princess Anne had two engagements in West Cumbria earlier this week.
The Princess Royal opened The Whitehaven Campus, which combines Mayfield School with St Benedict’s Catholic High School. A £30 million campus, the site had opened…
The Princess Royal’s husband has spoken of his ”enormous admiration and respect” for all those involved in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as his time as its Vice Chair comes to an end. Sir Tim Laurence, who has been involved with the CGWC for eight years, had special words of praise for those who look after the cemeteries for the commission, saying they did a…