Princess Anne has been praised for her hard work and dedication to the monarchy, with one star recalling the royal's heartwarming response to her when she was just 10 years old Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Journalist Kate Thornton has opened up about her youthful encounter with Princess Anne, recalling the time when, as a 10 year old, she was overwhelmed with emotion at Gatcombe Park. On The Royal Beat, Thornton reminisced about how Princess Anne, now 74, offered her consolation when young Kate was tearful during their meeting. Thornton had the opportunity to meet the Princess Royal after partaking in a sponsored silence to fundraise for Save The Children.
Reflecting on the royal's compassionate response to her distress over feeling overweight in her school dress, the TV presenter shared intimate details of an eventful year for Anne, who has stepped up her Royal engagements amidst health concerns for King Charles and Princess Kate. Princess Anne has been notably active, stepping in for her brother at big events, such as commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden in the Second World War. Describing the momentous meeting, Thornton said: "I had the great pleasure as a school girl to meet Princess Anne.
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