British Royals

The history of the title of Princess Royal and the strict rules around which women can hold it

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26th July 2025
In June 1987, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed a highly anticipated honour on her only daughter. It was announced that Anne had been made Princess Royal. The conferral of this very regal title came on June 13 1987 but Anne was actually eligible for it much earlier in her mother’s reign. Who can be the Princess Royal? The title of Princess Royal is traditionally given to the eldest daughter…
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Princess Anne and Family

Zara Tindall feels "very lucky" to have no royal title

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7th June 2018
When Princess Anne had her children Zara and Peter, they were not automatically given royal titles as royal titles like ‘prince’ or ‘princess’ are usually passed down from a monarchs son only. The Queen offered to give courtesy titles to Princess Anne’s former husband Mark and any children born to the pair, but the couple decided against it. This means that while Zara is…
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