Princess Anne and Family

Anne, the Princess Royal at 70: a practical princess with the popular touch

As a new ITV documentary marking the 70th birthday of the Queen’s only daughter got under way, we were told that Anne never wanted to grow up to be a fairytale princess. And the programme went on to show the practical, down to earth royal that we’ve all come to appreciate over the years with plenty of comments from those who know her best backing up that hard working image that’s…
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UK Youth gifted a sculpture of patron Princess Anne

The Princess Royal has supported causes to improve the lives of young people for decades, and this week a new, one-of-a-kind sculpture of the Princess has been gifted to one of her patronages, UK Youth. The charity said it was “elated” to receive the piece by British sculptor Frances Segelman (Lady Petchey) in honour of Princess Anne’s upcoming 70th birthday and her work with…
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The Princess Royal celebrates special day for Westminster Abbey

The Princess Royal has recorded a reading for Westminster Abbey’s podcast celebrating the feast of its patron saint. Princess Anne gave a reading from the New Testament to mark St. Peter’s Day. The podcast was released on June 29th, the feast day itself, and is part of the regular Abbeycasts. Westminster Abbey wrote, “Saint Peter is the Abbey’s patron saint, and on St Peter’s…
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The Queen makes her first public video call to thank carers

The Queen and The Princess Royal participated in a video call to celebrate Carers Week 2020 in the UK, marking the first time Her Majesty has taken part in a virtual engagement as part of her duties. The royal duo joined a group of carers on the call along with the CEO of The Carers Trust, Gareth Howells, to learn more about the work carers are doing and how they balance their own mental health…
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