The Princess Royal undertook a full slate of public duties on Thursday, attending four separate engagements across the country in a characteristically busy day for the senior royal.
As a tireless advocate of voluntary service and civic organisations, the Princess began her day by presenting The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Wellingborough District Hindu Association. The award, often described as the MBE for voluntary groups, recognises outstanding contributions to local communities.
Later, in her capacity as President of Racing Welfare, Her Royal Highness attended Evensong at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, followed by a formal dinner marking the charity’s 25th anniversary. Racing Welfare provides support to individuals working in the British horseracing industry, a cause close to the Princess’s long-standing equestrian interests.
In London, as Royal Patron of the London Scottish Football Club, the Princess visited a New Season Training Session at Kings House Sports Ground. She also attended a reception to meet players, staff, and supporters of the club, which is one of the oldest rugby union teams in the country.
Concluding her day, the Princess Royal, as Patron of the international transport charity Transaid, formally opened Hankook’s new facilities. The event underscored her enduring support for organisations working to improve access to safe, sustainable transport across Africa.
Princess Anne’s busy day of public service follows an honorary doctorate awarded to her earlier in the week by the University of Huddersfield. The degree recognises her decades of commitment to charitable causes and tireless contribution to national life.
Now in her eighth decade, the Princess Royal remains one of the hardest-working members of the Royal Family, with hundreds of official engagements annually.
