Princess Anne, who celebrates her 75th
birthday today, holds many titles, but perhaps her most famous is
that of Princess Royal. Princess Royal is a title given at the
discretion of the monarch to their eldest daughter and is the
highest title a royal lady can be granted. As the only daughter of
the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne has held this title
since 13 June 1987. In that…
Princess Anne has high ranks in all
branches of the British Armed Forces. In 2012, she became an
Admiral of the Royal Navy; while in 2020, to coincide with her 70th
birthday, Queen Elizabeth II appointed her General of the British
Army and Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air…
The King sends powerful message honouring those who served as he marks VJ Day anniversary
15th August 2025
King Charles has sent a powerful message
to honour all those who served as he led commemorations for the
80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The King recorded a
special address marking eight decades since VJ Day. Speaking from
the Morning Room at Clarence…
The King will lead commemorations for the
80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. His Majesty will
speak to the nation on the morning of the VJ Day anniversary,
August 15th, before attending a Service of Remembrance. King
Charles and Queen Camilla will stand alongside the Prime Minister,
Sir Keir Starmer, and politicians at the ceremony which takes place
at the National Memorial…
Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to be lit up in commemoration on anniversary of VJ Day
14th August 2025
Buckingham Palace will be among the
buildings lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World
War Two. On the evening of August 15th 2025, the VJ Day
anniversary, landmarks and buildings around the UK will be
illuminated to commemorate the anniversary and remember…
The Princess Royal cuts a relaxed and
confident figure in a new birthday portrait released just as she
turns 75. With hours to go until her milestone is reached, Anne is
seen in a photo taken at her home at Gatcombe to mark the
occassion. The Princess, only sister of…
These are the patronages held by Princess Anne - buckle up, it's a big list
14th August 2025
From the moment her royal career began
when she was only 18 years old, Princess Anne has maintained a
dedicated—and heavy—schedule of work with charities and
organisations around the world. At current count, Princess Anne is
involved with over 300 organisations either as patron, president,
or member. In honour of her 75th birthday, we’re taking a look at
some of her biggest…
Princess Anne is about to celebrate her
75th birthday with plenty of plaudits – she’s now one of the best
known and admired members of the Royal Family. However, it was only
a quick move from her grandfather, King George VI, that ensured
this famous princess was…
This is who chose Princess Anne's first name - and it's not the royal you are expecting
14th August 2025
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
The Princess of Wales's new summer message encourages people to explore their passions and dreams
13th August 2025
The Princess of Wales has released a new
nature video about the joys of summer, calling it a “season for
abundance” amidst time spent with family and friends outdoors. In
the second of a four-part video series timed to the seasons,
Catherine’s short video about summer features families and dancers
along the coast of England interspersed with shots of beekeeping,
surfing, and people…
