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Daily Mirror
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I joined Princess Anne on royal tour and couldn't believe what she did'
Known for her incredible work ethic, Princess Anne notably completed the highest number of royal engagements in 2024 and once even left a charity boss struggling to "keep up" A charity boss has admitted that she was once left struggling to "keep up" with Princess Anne on a royal tour. Tanya Curry, the chief executive of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a charity for which the Princess Royal has served as ambassador since 2008, shared the inspiring story ahead of the Princess Royal's 75th birthday on August 15. Despite her 75 years, Anne shows no sign of slowing down. Known for her incredible work ethic, she famously completed the highest number of royal engagements in 2024, a staggering 474, even outstripping King Charles ' 372. Indeed, her efforts have continued into 2025 with seven overseas trips so far, including Ireland, South Africa, Barbados, and Belgium, and it seems that her "stamina" hasn't gone unnoticed by Tanya. She recounted one especially noteworthy occasion that left her "trying to keep up" when Anne visited the West Yorkshire rugby team, Leeds Rhinos, with the late player Rob Burrow and his family. She told Hello! magazine: "The stamina that she brings, mentally and physically, is amazing. I asked her if she wanted to take the lift or the stairs. She was up the stairs, as a security guard described, like a mountain goat. "I was trying to keep up with her and have a conversation and not be out of breath, and it was all just in her stride. She walks into a room and lights it up." Also known as the Firm's hardest-working royal, as well as the King's "most trusted lieutenant", it's not just Anne's work ethic that has landed her praise. In addition, r eports have indicate d that those who know the senior royal celebrate Anne for her "wicked wit", practical approach to issues, and "not always agreeing" with what others say. Meanwhile, Roya Nikkah, the Royal Editor for The Sunday Times, told the Royals with Roya and Kate podcast last month that Anne takes a "no-frills" approach to her birthdays. In fact, Roya revealed that the Princess Royal has even "cancelled meetings" to avoid discussing birthday plans and even has a certain "policy" when it comes to these occasions. She explained: "Anne's policy is: 'I will do things for my birthdays that have a zero, but I won't do things for my birthdays that have a five.'" As for stepping away from her duties in the future, Roya claims that Anne has reportedly told the people closest to her about the age when she hopes to "start winding down" and even when she plans to "step back completely". Roya added: "I was told that she's told her team, 'I'm going to start winding down a little bit at 80 in five years' time, and then I want to step back completely at 90.'" Roya and Kate Mansey, the Royal Editor of The Times, noted that Anne could be adhering to a timescale similar to another member of her family, the late Prince Philip, who stepped away from public life "completely at 96".
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Make delicious carrots with golden caramelised edges by following this easy cooking hack
No matter if you love them or despise them, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables amongst families. While being an affordable option, carrots are also a great source of fibre, antioxidants, Vitamin A and other nutrients that are essential for aiding your overall health . Carrots are also extremely versatile and can be added to a variety of dishes. Whether you prefer them raw, cooked or processed, carrots can be enjoyed as a healthy addition to a hearty meal or simply as a daytime snack. In the UK, carrots are extremely popular as they currently rank amongst the top choices on many shopper's grocery lists, reports the Mirror. As one of the most sought after root vegetables , over 700,000 tonnes are produced annually, which is enough for 100 carrots per person every year. While sowing season generally takes place from early spring to late summer, this bright orange vegetable is available in UK supermarkets all year round. And you don't need to be spending a lot of money to get some quality veg, as prices start from 42p. However, the price does vary depending on which supermarket you frequent. As it is such a versatile food, everyone has their own preference for how they enjoy their carrots. However, recipe blog Cookie and Kate has revealed what they believe to be the best way to consume your carrots - and it's by roasting them. While roasting in the oven, carrots will develop a deep, concentrated flavour, as well as delicious golden, caramelised edges, making them an easy and healthy side dish to create. Cookie and Kate have shared their recipe for creating the perfect roasted carrot, and what's even better is that you won't need to spend any extra money to do so. This is because most of the ingredients are probably already laying around your kitchen. Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 200C. Wash the carrots, dry them well with a paper towel, and peel them. It's recommended to use small carrots. However, if you have big carrots, simply cut them into halves or smaller pieces. Mixing oil, salt and grounded black pepper, toss the carrots until they're well coated. Then, roast them until they become tender and browned, 10-15 minutes per side. Roast them until they're golden on the edges and tender throughout. The cooking process shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Once done, serve immediately and most importantly, enjoy the delicious taste! They can be served with traditional British fare or other main dishes such as lasagne or mac and cheese. The carrots can also be dipped in ranch dressing, tahini sauce, sour cream dip or Greek yoghurt. Roasting carrots in the oven takes 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size and how tender you'd like them to be. Smaller carrots, also known as baby carrots, will roast in as little as 20 minutes at 200C. However, larger carrots might need 30 to 40 minutes. It's best to cut them into smaller sizes to ensure even cooking.
