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Princess Royal presents Isle of Wight's Red Funnel Boss with Merchant Navy Medal

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, Condor Ferries. Collins started her career as a dual cadet having sailed on deep-sea oil and gas tankers before she joined Condor.
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Princess Anne carries on working despite Typhoon Hagibis and earthquake battering Japan

The Princess Royal is maintaining a full diary during her visit to Japan, despite the country facing its worst storm in over 60 years. Typhoon Hagibis is forecast to arrive in Tokeyo this evening, brining with it 150km/h winds. As 600,000 were being evacuated in preparation of Hagibis, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was also felt in Tokyo. Despite the conditions, Princess Anne has had a busy…
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Ten facts about Princess Anne on her birthday

1.The Princess was born at 11:50 am at Clarence House. 2.Her full title is: Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, Princess Royal, Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Extra Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Dame Grand Cross and Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order, Dame Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order of…
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Princess Anne - a short biography of her life

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 tenacious supporter of charitable causes. Birth On the 15th August 1950, just before midday, HRH Princess Elizabeth, Duchess…
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