British Royals

Princess Anne reached for a special vintage accessory for son Peter Phillips' wedding

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6th June 2026
Princess Anne has long been known for reaching decades deep into her wardrobe before heading out to royal events, and this afternoon’s wedding is no different! The mother of the groom stepped out of her car at the All Saints Church in Kemble, near her Gloucestershire home, wearing the daffodil-yellow hat she wore to her daughter’s christening in 1981. Princess Anne at christening of Zara…
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Features

This is how Princess Anne got her name and it's a lot more complicated than you thought

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13th December 2025
Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. 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…
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Royal News

Mother and daughter together: Zara joins Princess Anne on a rare joint engagement

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21st November 2025
Princess Anne underlined her long-standing commitment to equine welfare on Friday afternoon as she attended the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference in London, accompanied by her daughter, Zara Tindall. The event, held at the Royal Geographical Society, brought together international specialists to examine the latest research into horse behaviour and wellbeing. Princess Anne, who has served as…
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British Royals

The reason why Princess Anne always carries a pen around with her

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18th November 2025
Princess Anne has long been known for her practical approach to royal engagements, and a recent appearance in Singapore has revealed one of her simplest, yet most effective, habits: she always carries her own pen. The Princess Royal’s precaution came to light during a visit to the Rolls-Royce headquarters at the Seletar campus, where she was invited to sign the visitors’ book. Staff pointed…
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