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 King Charles III,
celebrates her big day on August 15th 2025. In true Anne style, her
festivities will be private.
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…
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 year, the future George
VI and his Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) welcomed their
second daughter. The baby girl was…
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…
Buckingham Palace sends royal watchers into a tailspin with a 'fun fact' that appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new family
13th August 2025
Buckingham Palace has hit the delete
button fast after it appeared to give Princess Anne a whole new
family. With just days to go until the Princess Royal turns 75, the
Royal Family has begun the celebrations by sharing some ‘things you
might not know’ about…
The Duchess of Edinburgh meets 105 year old veteran as they remember those lost in World War Two
12th August 2025
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end
of World War Two, the Duchess of Edinburgh has made a moving visit
to a 105 year old veteran. Sophie spent time with Jim Wren, a Royal
Marine veteran, with just days to go until the actual anniversary
of VJ Day. The Duchess of Edinburgh visited James ‘Jim’ Wren, a
British veteran who served during the Second World War. Mr Wren
survived the sinking…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a very
subtle announcement about her plans for the autumn. Buckingham
Palace has shared in the Royal Diary that the Duchess of Edinburgh
will be visiting Canada on 4 September. Sophie off to Canada The
Royal Diary now shows an entry…
It’s been a setting for drama among the
most powerful for over half a millennium and its corridors have
echoed to struggles for dominance between some of the most
notorious leaders the world has ever known. Now Hampton Court
Palace has opened its doors to the man one…
The Princess Royal has worn a festoon of
diamonds as she begins celebrations for her 75th birthday. With a
week to go until Anne reaches three quarters of a century, the
Princess has starred in an official birthday portrait and chosen
one of her favourite tiaras for the moment. Princess Anne was
photographed ahead of the State Banquet for the President of France
held at Windsor Castle in…
