A Life Of Service

Princess Anne: The hardest working royal

A life of service

Princess Anne has lived up to her reputation as the hardest working member of the monarchy. The Princess Royal, who turned 73 on August 15, has carried out more than 5,000 official engagements since her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022.

Anne's husband, Sir Tim Laurence, and her children, Peter and Zara, were at the family home at the time of her mother's death. It was a difficult time for Anne, who was reportedly very close to her mother.

But Anne has continued to carry out her royal duties with the same dedication and professionalism that she has always shown. She is a patron of more than 200 charities and organizations, and she regularly attends events and engagements on their behalf.

The Princess Royal

Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She was born on August 15, 1950, at Clarence House in London. Anne was named after her paternal grandmother, Princess Anne of Denmark. She has two older brothers, King Charles III and Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

Anne was educated at Benenden School in Kent. She then studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a degree in sociology and anthropology. After graduating from Cambridge, Anne worked for a time as a management consultant.

In 1973, Anne married Mark Phillips, a former Olympic equestrian. The couple had two children, Peter and Zara. Anne and Phillips divorced in 1992.

In 2002, Anne married Sir Tim Laurence, a former Royal Navy officer. The couple do not have any children.

A life of service

Anne has been involved in a wide range of charitable and other activities throughout her life. She is a patron of more than 200 charities and organizations, including the Save the Children Fund, the Royal National Institute for the Blind, and the British Red Cross.

Anne is also a keen sportswoman. She represented Great Britain in equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She is also a patron of the British Olympic Association.

In addition to her work with charities and sports organizations, Anne also carries out a range of official duties on behalf of the Queen. She represents the Queen at official events in the UK and overseas. She also undertakes state visits on behalf of the Queen.

Anne is a popular member of the royal family. She is known for her hard work, her dedication to her duties, and her down-to-earth personality.