Princess Anne, renowned as the British royal family’s "hardest working" member, is setting an impressive standard with her relentless schedule. In 2023 alone, King Charles' sister embarked on a staggering 457 public engagements. The Princess Royal shows no signs of slowing down, even after a recent horse-related injury at her Gatcombe Park estate required a hospital stay.
Despite the rigorous demands of royal life, Anne adheres to a strict rule for her official outings. According to the Express , the Princess Royal emphasizes the importance of being "nice, bright, and cheerful" when interacting with well-wishers, both in the UK and abroad. For Princess Anne, maintaining a positive demeanor during these engagements is not just a formality—it's a fundamental part of her royal duty.
In a revealing moment from the 1981 documentary Princess Anne: Her Working Life , the Princess Royal shed light on a crucial aspect of her official engagements. She remarked, "On official engagements, you need a companion who is up to the task. It's no use if someone shows up in the morning looking like death and furious.
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