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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
The surprising reason why Prince William 'annoys' his aunt Princess Anne is revealed
Princess Anne is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family, and Prince William, the future King, no doubt admires his aunt's devotion to the monarchy. But perhaps their work goals differ ever-so slightly - as several sources claiming to be close to the Princess Royal, 74, told The Sunday Times that the King's sister would like to see her nephew do more 'bread-and-butter' royal engagements. For instance, only the monarch, Princess Anne and Prince William perform the investitures, the formal ceremonies where those who have been awarded a royal honour receive their insignia. Many of these take place at Windsor Castle, near the Prince of Wales' home of Adelaide Cottage. A source close to Princess Anne told the publication: 'She's still doing most of the investitures [at Windsor] even though William lives there. It annoys her.' The Royal Family's official website notes that around 30 Investitures are held each year, with over sixty recipients attending each ceremony, either in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, or in the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle. 'Investitures also happen occasionally at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, or overseas during State or Royal visits,' adds the site. 'Investitures are hosted by The King, The Princess Royal and The Prince of Wales.' Elsewhere in The Sunday Times article, published ahead of the royal's 75th birthday, it was revealed that Princess Anne's injuries after suffering a concussion last year were 'much worse' than the public knew at the time. The Princess Royal was admitted to intensive care last June with concussion and head injuries after reportedly being kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation, before returning to duties that July. Now, a source said to know Anne well has told The Sunday Times that her accident was 'so much worse' than initially revealed at the time. They said: 'Her accident was so much worse than anyone let on and it took quite a while for her to feel herself again.' Following her accident, Anne was forced to miss at least nine engagements, including a trip to Canada and a banquet for the Japanese State Visit in London. When Anne returned to work in July, she was seen sporting a black eye. Prince William and Kate shared a rare personal message on X/Twitter, writing: 'Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon. W&C x.' The royal, a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was going for a walk when the incident occurred. The Princess Royal is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family. Last year, Anne clocked up 474 engagements, with King Charles completing 372. She has been a cornerstone in the King's slimmed-down working monarchy, and has played a big role by stepping up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The Princess is known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty, and the King made a point of making public his 'fondest love and well-wishes' for his sister after her accident. Anne was understood at the time to have been taking an evening stroll on her estate with horses nearby when she was hurt. The Princess was left with minor wounds to the head. Her medical team are understood to believe the injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. In January, speaking out about the accident for the first time, Anne said she remembers 'nothing' about it. Talking at the Grand Military Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, after a whirlwind trip to South Africa, Anne revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her estate when the accident happened. When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: 'No, I don't even remember that. 'I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.' She added that seeing the chickens was 'my regular visit, I don't have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. 'It just... shows you - you never quite know, something [happens], and you might not recover.' Anne spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later. Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: 'Apparently not, at least I don't think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so - they haven't been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good.' She added: 'You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.' Interviewed after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town, Anne also discussed her future and was asked whether retirement was an option, she replied: 'It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so.' Her father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, did retire from royal duties in 2017, but he was 96 when he took the decision and had supported Queen Elizabeth II for more than 65 years at the time. Anne is known for her busy work schedule, and as she approaches her 75th birthday in August, the royal will continue to lead the monarchy in various engagements. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire, and a year later, she began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron. Anne has two children - Peter Phillips, 47, and Zara Tindall, 44 - from her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips, before their divorce in 1992. She has been married to Sir Timothy Laurence since December that year. Anne said: 'I don't think there's a retirement programme on this particular life. You're jolly lucky... if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being.' She added: 'Take each day as it comes, they say.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Princess Anne's injuries after mystery horse accident were 'so much worse' than the public knew
Princess Anne 's injuries after suffering a concussion last year were 'much worse' than the public knew at the time, it has been revealed. The Princess Royal, 74, was admitted to intensive care last June with concussion and head injuries after reportedly being kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation, before returning to duties that July. Now, a source said to know Anne well has told The Sunday Times that her accident was 'so much worse' than worse initially revealed at the time. They said: 'Her accident was so much worse than anyone let on and it took quite a while for her to feel herself again.' Following her accident, Anne was forced to miss at least nine engagements, including a trip to Canada and a banquet for the Japanese State Visit in London. When Anne returned to work in July, she was seen sporting a black eye. Prince William and Kate shared a rare personal message on X/Twitter, writing: 'Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon. W&C x.' The royal, a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was going for a walk when the incident occurred. The Princess Royal is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family, despite being a decade past the age of retirement. Last year, Anne clocked up 474 engagements, with King Charles completing 372. A former aide told the Times that they would often suggest Anne should tone-down her workload - but all to no avail. They said: 'I'd look at the diary and suggest, "Ma'am, you really can't do another weekend of engagements, it's your third weekend in a row." '"Why not?" she would say. 'Because I'll get a rocket from your husband on Monday asking, "When are we going to spend some time together".' She has been a cornerstone in the King's slimmed-down working monarchy, and has played a big role by stepping up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The Princess is known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty, and the King made a point of making public his 'fondest love and well-wishes' for his sister after her accident. Anne was understood at the time to have been taking an evening stroll on her estate with horses nearby when she was hurt. The Princess was left with minor wounds to the head. Her medical team are understood to believe the injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. In January, speaking out about the accident for the first time, Anne said she remembers 'nothing' about it. Talking at the Grand Military Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, after a whirlwind trip to South Africa, Anne revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her estate when the accident happened. When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: 'No, I don't even remember that. 'I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.' She added that seeing the chickens was 'my regular visit, I don't have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. 'It just... shows you - you never quite know, something [happens], and you might not recover.' Anne spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later. Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: 'Apparently not, at least I don't think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so - they haven't been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good.' She added: 'You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.' Interviewed after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town, Anne also discussed her future and was asked whether retirement was an option, she replied: 'It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so. Her father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, did retire from royal duties in 2017, but he was 96 when he took the decision and had supported Queen Elizabeth II for more than 65 years at the time. Anne is known for her busy work schedule, and as she approaches her 75th birthday in August, the royal will continue to lead the monarchy in various engagements. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire, and a year later, she began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron. Anne has two children - Peter Phillips, 47, and Zara Tindall, 44 - from her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips, before their divorce in 1992. She has been married to Sir Timothy Laurence since December that year. Anne said: 'I don't think there's a retirement programme on this particular life.' 'You're jolly lucky... if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being.' She added: 'Take each day as it comes, they say.' Last month royal fans praised Anne's unwavering dedication to royal duties as she joined the King's birthday parade on horseback - one year after being hit in the head by a horse. They compared the 74-year-old - who is the late Queen Elizabeth II 's only daughter - to Princess Charlotte, the 10-year-old daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Princess Royal was the picture of grace as she rode through the procession in full military regalia while saluting the adoring crowd that gathered in central London to catch a glimpse of Britain's most famous family. The Princess did not shy away from the task of representing the family at the Trooping the Colour festivities on Saturday - as fans noted the similarities between Charlotte and the 'hardest-working' royal. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person wrote online: 'I think the daughter Princess [Charlotte] will be a force, just like Princess Anne is.' Another made the same connection, writing of the youngster's parade appearance: 'Princess Charlotte is giving Princess Anne vibes here! She is such a beautiful little girl!' Many pointed to the apparent fortitude of the female royals, with one fan saying: 'The females are the strength, including Princess Anne.' A classic picture of tradition and elegance, Anne has a loyal fanbase. One watcher of the elaborate procession wrote: 'Princess Anne is such an amazing lady. Dedicated, loyal, and hard working. A credit to the Royal family.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Princess Anne Is ‘Annoyed' at William Amid Reports He Plans to ‘Overhaul' the Royal Family Once His Father Passes
King Charles' illness and his advanced age has meant that succession plans have moved along more quickly than they would have otherwise. It has also meant that people have already started thinking about what Prince William would like if he were in charge, and what type of changes he would make to the monarchy. This is particularly true considering William has been pretty open about his desire to modernize the institution before. Now there are reports that Princess Anne, widely regarded as perhaps the hardest-working royal, is not so happy with her nephew. According to The Sunday Times, the Princess Royal is reportedly 'annoyed' that William has not taken on more investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle. This is despite the fact that Prince William lives nearby, at Adelaide Cottage. More from StyleCaster Diana Hauntingly Predicted a 'Difficult Path' for Harry Decades Before William Will Reportedly 'Never Ever' Forgive His Brother Inside Harry's 'Desperate' Attempts to Reconcile With the Royal Family Amid Reports He's Worried William Will 'Literally Banish' Him Once He's King Related: Here's what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth A source close to Princess Anne reportedly said, 'She's still doing most of the investitures [at Windsor] even though William lives there. It annoys her.' Last year, Princess Anne outnumbered every working royal when it came to royal engagements. She undertook 474 engagements. Meanwhile, King Charles had 372 engagements, and Prince Edward carried out 293 visits. Despite this annoyance, reports indicate Princess Anne is overall very fond of William and supportive of him. She is also said to admire his commitment to modernizing the monarchy. And William and Kate reportedly have a lot of affection for her back. Recently, after she returned to her duties after an accident, William and Kate shared a message for her: 'Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon! W & C x'. This all comes as reports indicate William will 'overhaul' the monarchy once he becomes King. According to the Times, he will make the coronation service 'much simpler.' This has to do with William being 'mindful of how much the monarchy costs' and how the optics of those costs reflect on the royal family in general. 'He wants to make sure the whole thing has even more impact and remains relevant,' a friend told the outlet, and not giving an impression of overspending is very important to those plans. 'He has been thinking about the future for years, and he knows that what his grandmother did and what his father does is an evolution,' Jason Knauf, CEO of Prince William's Earthshot Prize, explained. 'There are traditions and things that won't change, but this thinking about the next [role] is how is this going to be reflective of him?' Whatever happens next for William and the monarchy, it's likely Princess Anne will continue to be heavily involved. She said in an interview with the Press Association, 'I don't think there's a retirement program on this particular life. It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so.' All these conversations are being had now because of King Charles' illness. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. 'King Charles is living with cancer, which makes his family situation very sad,' Chard said about his feud with his son, Harry. 'I'm sure he is thinking about his mortality and reevaluating his life.' Whether that pushes the royal family closer to reconciliation or not remains to be seen. But changes are coming one way or another; that much seems clear. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Anne mirabilis: a popular princess who deserves all the plaudits
Princess Anne intends to work until the age of 90, like her father HODA DAVAINE/GETTY IMAGES W e are often told that longer lifespans mean we must expect to work beyond the traditional retirement age. Princess Anne appears to have taken this to heart. She will celebrate her 75th birthday next month but shows little sign of slowing down. Last year she carried out 474 official engagements. That is a work ethic even republicans can admire. It is surely no coincidence that polls consistently show her to be among the most popular of the royals. She has lived through turbulent decades for the monarchy, and on more than one occasion the behaviour of others in her family has risked damaging public support for the institution. Through it all she has quietly knuckled down and got on with the job. Anne's vigour is an inspiration to those of advanced years, and her wider approach is an example to all of us. She has focused on duties, not perks; substance, not style. There are others in her family who might take note.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Princess Anne Proves Place as Senior Royal After Reports William Is Planning to ‘Overhaul' Palace With Younger Members Once He's King
Princess Anne is still planning to work hard. She's been taking up royal engagements left and right and has no plans to stop. On Thursday, July 17, Princess Anne took on three Royal engagements. She was also a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. She later traveled to London for two military-related appointments. More from StyleCaster Harry & Charles' In-Person Reconciliation Officially Sets Date as Sources Reveal if Meghan's Husband Also Plans to See 'Furious' William William Subtly Let the World Know Where He Stands With Charles After His Dad's Meeting With Harry Caused a 'Wedge' Between ThemLast year, Princess Anne had outnumbered every working royal when it came to royal engagements. The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth undertook 474 engagements. Meanwhile, her brothers followed lead with King Charles performing 372 engagements, Prince Edward carried out 293 visits. The working royal who had the least number of engagements was Kate Middleton, but her absence was due to her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Despite a busy schedule, retirement isn't on the table for Anne. The 74-year-old working royal said in an interview with the Press Association, 'I don't think there's a retirement program on this particular life. It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so.' This all comes as sources report that William will 'overhaul' the monarchy once he becomes King. According to the Times, he is looking to start by changing the coronation service to be 'much simpler.' William will reportedly be 'mindful of how much the monarchy costs' and would like the family to reflect modern life. 'He wants to make sure the whole thing has even more impact and remains relevant,' a friend told the outlet. 'He has been thinking about the future for years, and he knows that what his grandmother did and what his father does is an evolution,' Jason Knauf, CEO of Prince William's Earthshot Prize, explained. 'There are traditions and things that won't change, but this thinking about the next [role] is how is this going to be reflective of him?' A source also told The Times that Princess Eugenie, Beatrice, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, will continue to have important roles in the Royal Family. 'it's really important the fantastic work that they do is seen.' As for Anne, all is to be seen, but we know her hardworking ethic will never vanish. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
