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Princess Anne: The Hardest-Working and Most Under-The-Radar Royal
Princess Anne has inherited her father's no-nonsense attitude towards the British press.
According to a Royal photographer, the Queen's eldest daughter has long been considered one of the hardest-working Royals, famously logging dozens of engagements every month in her lifelong service to the Crown.
The Princess Royal is expected to assume an even more prominent role in the Royal family following Her Majesty's death as she steps up to support King Charles III in the rollout of his new, slimmed-down monarchy.
The 72-year-old is likely to be just as visible as the Queen Consort in this next chapter, despite having received no upgrade to her title in the shake-up of Royal lineage.
She will be one of the two major female supporters of the King, with Camilla.
Royal author Marlene Koenig predicted that she is not slowing down and will probably take on some of her mother's patronages.
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The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip often attends Royal visits that are never announced in advance, as she prefers them to be kept under the radar.
Speaking on the latest episode of Palace Confidential, the Daily Mail's Royal editor Rebecca English addresses why there is far less coverage of Princess Anne than any other member of the British monarchy.
Ms. English said, ”Princess Anne doesn't actually want us to write about her.
These trips are actually never announced in advance.
We only ever find out about them when they happen.”
She added, ”They are, indeed, very under the radar.”
Earlier this month, Anne attended as a guest of the English-speaking union.
The 72-year-old went to a gala dinner, and she was also seen riding the Staten Island Ferry in a very low-key way for a member of the Royal family.
Ms. English noted that is the way Anne likes it.
She likes to go out there, do what she needs to do with minimum fuss.
She added, ”That's all right when it is Princess Anne, however.
Other members of the Royal family do need to be more visible.”
Following the Queen's death on September 8, Anne was the only one of the monarch's four children to accompany the 96-year-old on her final journey from Scotland.
Over the years, particularly in her last years, Anne had provided a huge amount of support to her mother and also shared a love of horses with the Queen.
Whilst in New York City, earlier this month, Anne carried out four royal engagements.
Her visit to the States was her second official public appearance since her beloved mother's death, her first appearance was a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base, just a few days after the funeral service.
Aside from keeping a low profile with visits, Anne chose not to give her two children, Zara and Peter, any royal titles, meaning they are private citizens.
Along with all members of the Royal family, including Prince Harry and Meghan, Zara and Peter were in attendance for their late grandmother's funeral.
Princess Anne is known for being a hard worker and keeping a low profile.
She prefers to stay under the radar and not draw too much attention to herself.
This is why there is far less coverage of her than any other member of the British monarchy.
Ms. English noted that other members of the Royal family need to be more visible, unlike Anne, who likes to go out there and do what she needs to do with minimum fuss.
Following the Queen's death, Anne is expected to take on an even more prominent role in the Royal family as she steps up to support King Charles III in the rollout of his new, slimmed-down monarchy.
She will be one of the two major female supporters of the King, with Camilla.
Royal author Marlene Koenig predicted that she is not slowing down and will probably take on some of her mother's patronages.
Anne's work ethic and dedication to the Crown are commendable.
She has long been considered one of the hardest-working Royals, famously logging dozens of engagements every month.