Princess Anne

The Princess Royal, 72, who is often described as the 'hardest working royal' walked between her brothers King Charles III and Prince Andrew, while donning ...

Just before 4pm, the procession will halt at the bottom of the West Steps of St George's Chapel in Horseshoe Cloister. Funeral flowers in the abbey featured myrtle - which was used in the Queen's wedding bouquet as is royal tradition. It then will travel from central London to Windsor, on a route that has not been disclosed by the Palace. And outside hardy royal fans defied no-camping rules, as people of all ages set up tents, deck chairs and even a makeshift minibar to grab premium seats for the spectacle that will see 2million flood into the capital. She was similar to her father in character, with one biographer previously writing: ‘She gets on with it – she never complains.' However the Princess Royal, who was renowned for being Prince Philip's favourite child, became closer to the Queen. The mother and daughter posed on a sofa in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle. Princess Anne pictured here on her way to the funeral. To my mother, The Queen, thank you.' Anne's full statement said: 'I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest mother's life. The Queen has already made an emotional journey to London from Balmoral Anne dressed in full military uniform

Princess Royal remained by her mother's side as the late Queen made her final journey from Balmoral to Buckingham Palace.

Princess Anne was granted the title of Princess Royal by Elizabeth in 1987, shortly before her 37th birthday. Royal fans were quick to praise Princess Anne for her humour after the video was posted on social media. At the coronation of Anne and Mark’s son Peter, Elizabeth was photographed smiling at her grandson, while he lay in Anne’s lap. At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, she rode the Queen’s horse Goodwill in the equestrian three-day event, according to a statement on the royal family’s website. Princess Anne also shared the Queen’s love of dog. They attended the Marquess of Hamilton and Sacha Phillips’ wedding when Anne was 16. “I simply don’t believe that there is any evidence whatsoever to suggest that she wasn’t caring. After Anne won the three-day horse trials in Burghley on 5 September 1971, [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) You know what I look like!” Queen Elizabeth II was often away on royal duties during their early years. Queen Elizabeth bestows on Anne the title of Princess Royal

The Princess Royal donned her military uniform for her mother, Queen Elizabeth II's, funeral.

Although she hasn't actually served in the military like her brothers Charles and Andrew, she is an honorary Rear Admiral. [Why Princess Anne is called the Princess Royal and what the title means](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220913150948/princess-anne-princess-royal-title-meaning/) [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/the-queen/)'s daughter, [Princess Anne](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-anne/), paid her respects to her mother on the day of her funeral, donning her military uniform for the sad event.

Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, walked behind the coffin alongside her brothers, King Charles III, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex. She then sat ...

Claire Dal also praised the royal, saying: "Respect tweet for princess Anne. Meanwhile Ellie Gellard tweeted: "A word for Princess Anne. Sofia said: "Princess Anne looking amazing during the whole procession. I'm amazed to see the Queen's children marching behind her coffin for more than an hour at this age." She then sat in the front row of the congregation for the service at Westminster Abbey. Others also praised the Princess Royal for how she handled the funeral, as well as the past few days.

Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Princess Anne flew to Scotland and was present for her mother's final hours at Balmoral Castle. | World News.

[Princess Anne ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/card-atop-queen-s-coffin-has-a-special-message-from-her-son-charles-101663585916792.html)flew to Scotland and was present for her mother’s final hours at Balmoral Castle. Elizabeth's son King Charles III and his three younger siblings, Anne, Andrew and Edward, marched behind the gun carriage that bore the queen's coffin to Westminster Abbey early in the day during the monarch's state funeral. [Princess Anne](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/westminster-abbey-the-witness-to-queen-s-marriage-coronation-and-funeral-101663588881810.html)- often termed the most hardworking royal- is the only child to accompany every leg of the Queen’s final journey from Balmoral Castle in Scotland since the monarch’s death on September 8.

Princess Anne previously opened up about the 'unique memories' she shared with mother Queen Elizabeth II before her death — details.

[Anne showed her sillier side](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-learns-how-to-video-call-with-princess-annes-help/) during a video call with the queen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The couple [made the six-hour drive from Balmoral](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/queen-elizabeths-coffin-leaves-balmoral-with-princess-anne/) to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, where a processional to St Giles’ Cathedral took place. [the longest-reigning British monarch](https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/queen-elizabeth-ii-through-the-years-photos-w458631/) before her death. [Sir Timothy Laurence](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/princess-anne-and-sir-timothy-laurences-relationship-timeline/), whom she wed in 1992. Ahead of the queen’s arrival back to her London palace, [Anne was present to view tributes](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/princess-anne-prince-andrew-more-visit-balmoral-tribute-to-queen/) in Balmoral, Scotland, where Elizabeth died at age 96 on September 8. [Prince William](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-william/) and [Prince Harry ](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-harry/)during Monday’s processional as [they all accompanied the queen’s casket](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/queens-funeral-procession-william-harry-more-walk-behind-coffin/) from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her state memorial. [Anne was the only daughter](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/royal-family-tree-queen-elizabeth-kids-and-grandkids-2013107/) of Elizabeth and her late husband, [Prince Philip](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-philip/), who died in April 2021 at 99. [the mother-daughter duo](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/princess-anne-makes-history-at-queens-vigil-find-out-why/), Anne continued: “We may have been reminded how much of her presence and contribution to our national identity we took for granted. I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to [my dear brother Charles](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-charles-through-the-years-his-life-in-photos/) as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch. They [all wore their military uniforms](https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/prince-harry-does-not-wear-military-uniform-to-queens-funeral/) except for Andrew, 62, as he had been stripped of his royal titles in January. Days before her parents were reunited in their final resting place, the Olympian [issued a heartfelt message](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/princess-anne-breaks-silence-days-after-queen-elizabeths-death/) revealing she was with her mother on the last day of her life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.

HELLO! takes a closer look at Queen Elizabeth II's daughter Princess Anne's immediate family - the Princess Royal's husband Sir Timothy Laurence, ...

[Mike revealed on podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210324106924/zara-tindall-welcomes-third-baby/): "Didn't make it to hospital. Zara is currently 20th in line to the throne behind her nieces Savannah and Isla. She is currently 18th in line to the throne behind her father Peter. Zara's cousin Prince Harry and his wife Meghan attended Lena's christening in March 2019 and he was later revealed to be one of the tot's godparents. She too was a bridesmaid at Princess Eugenie's wedding alongside her cousins and according to her parents, she's already showing an interest in sport. Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips' daughter was born in May 1981. In the ITV documentary Anne: The Princess Royal at 70, Peter said: "We were always brought up on the understanding that we were gonna have to go to work. Peter is currently 17th in line to the throne behind his mother. The couple confirmed their decision to divorce in February 2020, after separating in late 2019. However, the Queen still offered courtesy titles to both Mark when he married Anne, and their children, which the Princess declined. Princess Anne, 72, was incredibly close to the late monarch and shared her passion for horse riding and the countryside. The Princess married Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, in 1992.

Princess Anne has spent the last 10 days mourning her mother Queen Elizabeth II who died on September 8. The Princess Royal has worn an array of black ...

In a heartfelt statement issued just days after Her Majesty's death, the 72-year-old royal said: "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. However, one outfit, in particular, has sparked the interest of fashion-forward royal fans. Princess Anne has spent the last 10 days mourning her mother Queen Elizabeth II who died on September 8.

In the hours following Queen Elizabeth II's passing, major changes occurred within the royal family. Not only for King Charles III but for the now heir ...

And due to Phillips not having a title, Princess Anne’s children — Peter and [Zara Phillips](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/zara-tindall-has-welcomed-her-third-child) — have also grown up without royal titles. But as it’s not a hereditary title, it’ll all depend on whether William chooses to bestow the title of Princess Royal upon her. Not only for [King Charles III](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/king-charles-iii-reign-residence-currency-working-royals-policies) but for the now heir apparent [William, Prince of Wales](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/when-will-prince-william-kate-middleton-be-king-queen) and Duke of Cambridge and Cornwall. Anne took on the title from Princess Mary, the eldest and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, who held it between 1932 to 1965. As you may have noticed, the titles for the Queen’s younger children have not changed, including [Anne, Princess Royal](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/princess-anne-named-britains-hardest-working-royal-2021). It’s not an automatic title that’s passed down the line to the throne.

Princess Anne, one of Elizabeth II's four children, is now following the Queen's hearse to Windsor in a car. Anne is the only child to accompany every leg ...

The hearse will travel along main roads rather than motorways, presumably to give more people a chance to glimpse the coffin. The journey of the Queen’s hearse to Windsor is now underway along the crowd-lined streets of central London. Princess Anne, one of Elizabeth II’s four children, is now following the Queen’s hearse to Windsor in a car.

Princess Anne, one of the hardest-working members of the Firm, joined King Charles III and her two other siblings during the funeral cortege to Westminster ...

The Princess Royal walked behind the late monarch's coffin alongside her brothers, King Charles III, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex. Claire Dal added: "Respect tweet for Princess Anne. Ellie Gellard tweeted: "A word for Princess Anne. Genuinely sorry for the Royal Family today." Twitter user Lady Mme Claire Savage posted: "Just watched a few minutes of the funeral. [Princess Anne](/latest/princess-anne)'s body's language has been analysed by viewers of [Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral](/latest/queen), with many expressing sympathy for her as she was seen looking sombre yet dignified.

King Charles is just two years older than his sister, the Princess Royal - see their close bond in photos.

We love this snap of the pair giggling together at the 2010 Braemar Highland Games. King Charles and Princess Anne at the Platinum Jubilee The Princess was too young to attend her mother's Coronation in 1953. King Charles and Princess Anne at St James's Palace King Charles and Princess Anne at the Braemar Highland Games King Charles and Princess Anne in Scotland King Charles and Princess Anne at the Prince of Wales' investiture Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Royal Ascot Princess Anne and King Charles horse riding King Charles and Princess Anne as teenagers Princess Anne and King Charles in Malta Princess Anne and King Charles as children

Anne is the only child to accompany every leg of the Queen's final journey from Balmoral Castle in Scotland since the monarch's death on September 8. The ...

The hearse will travel along main roads rather than motorways, presumably to give more people a chance to glimpse the coffin. The journey of the Queen’s hearse to Windsor is now underway along the crowd-lined streets of central London. Princess Anne, one of Elizabeth II’s four children, is now following the Queen’s hearse to Windsor in a car.

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are accompanying Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to her final ...

To my mother, The Queen, thank you.' Anne's statement said: 'I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest mother's life. The love and respect shown to the Queen on her journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh and onto London had been 'both humbling and uplifting', the Princess Royal said. The mother-of-two was at the Queen’s bedside when she passed away on September 8 and has publicly mourned her mother in the days following her passing. In an emotional journey through the country, she accompanied her mother's body from Balmoral, through the streets of Edinburgh and down to Buckingham Palace, and on to Windsor, where she will be finally laid to rest. The princess was in Scotland when the Queen was taken ill, and stayed at her bedside at Balmoral Castle, as

The Queen's only daughter has had a visible role in all of her mother's funeral events, even making history as they and her brothers honored the late ...

She will be buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel with husband "It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys." "I offer my thanks to each and every one who share our sense of loss." George's Chapel at Windsor Castle that afternoon. The brothers and their cousin David Armstrong Jones, George's Chapel within Windsor Castle for the committal service. Giles' Cathedral in Scotland. [by her mother's side](https://people.com/royals/king-charles-princess-anne-arrived-queen-elizabeth-side-before-she-died/) when the Queen died peacefully at [Balmoral Castle](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-died-at-her-favorite-castle-balmoral-in-scotland-inside-her-beloved-home/) in Scotland on Sept. [ Sign up for our free Royals newsletter](https://x.specialoffers.meredith.com/ats/show.aspx?cr=588&fm=237) to get the latest updates on [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/), [Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) and more. [Prince Andrew](https://people.com/tag/prince-andrew) and [Prince Edward](https://people.com/tag/prince-edward/), for a procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey before the Queen's [state funeral](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-funeral-date-announced/) in London. [Queen Camilla](https://people.com/tag/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall/), and [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/) followed behind in a car, while [Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) and [Sophie, Countess of Wessex](https://people.com/tag/sophie-countess-of-wessex/) rode in a second vehicle. [Imperial State Crown](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-imperial-state-crown-on-coffin-details/), the Sovereign's Sceptre and the Sovereign's Orb, plus a wreath of meaningful flowers and a [note](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-coffin-topped-with-note-from-king-charles/) from [King Charles III](https://people.com/royals/king-charles-iii-new-title-confirmed-death-queen-elizabeth/).

King Charles III stood in line with his siblings including the Princess Royal as they followed their late mother's coffin.

As the young royals followed their great-grandmother’s coffin, flanked by their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Charlotte held her hands clasped in front of her while George had his arms by his side. "A tiny sign of self-soothing is seen as they rub the top of their swords with their thumbs. And royal fans were soon commenting on the emotional moment Princess Anne looked at her brother as he welled up as they went on their final journey with their beloved mother. King Charles III stood in line with his siblings the Princess Royal, Duke of York and Earl of Wessex, behind the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, for a moment of silence before the journey on-foot toe the service at the historic location began. Sharing their reaction to the poignant moment, @CountessCommon1 tweeted: "The Princess Royal’s look of concern #KingCharlesIII #PrincessAnne." The procession included Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Queen’s cousin the Duke of Gloucester, and her nephew the Earl of Snowdon.

Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter is known for a lifetime of charitable work and will likely be prominent in King Charles III's reign.

She was also a member of the London Organizing Committee for their 2012 Games and served as president of the British Olympic Association. She wore full-size medals including the Queen’s Service Order, Coronation Medal, the Silver, Gold, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Royal Navy), Canadian Forces Decoration, Order of St John Service Medal and New Zealand 1990 Medal.” “It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.” "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. She was made vice admiral in 2009 and admiral in 2012. Mark Phillips, with whom she had two children, Zara and Peter. The riders part harkens to one of her passions. The late queen’s only daughter long ago earned the sobriquet “the royal workhorse.” The That experience likely helps her as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Anne is one of those royals who takes her great-grandmother Queen Mary’s famous dictum seriously. In the British Army, she holds the rank of general and is an air chief marshal in the Royal Air Force.

This makes her the first woman in British history to join the funeral procession of a ruling monarch. WATCH BELOW: The Royal Family walk behind The Queen into ...

“It is absolutely exceptional if not unique for the Queen to grant precedence to anyone. A gesture the Churchill family have never forgotten. So it’s not surprising she went one step further to honour him.

She accompanied her brothers, King Charles III, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward as they led the royal procession that walked with the coffin to the funeral. The ...

"I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother's life. We will all share unique memories." Princess Anne has has paid one last tribute to her late mother Queen Elizabeth II as she accompanied the coffin to Westminster Abbey for the landmark state funeral.

Princess Anne, known officially as the Princess Royal, was front and centre in the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II.

Competing in the eventing discipline, Princess Anne used the Queen’s horse, Goodwill. She quickly remounted her horse, but completed the rest of the competition with concussion. [News Now - Sport News](https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport) She was later International Equestrian Federation President from 1987 to 1993, becoming a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1988, and is the Honorary President of the British Olympic Association. The Princess Royal later admitted in an interview that she could not remember the remainder of the course. Princess Anne clinched a silver medal in the individual and team disciplines at the 1975 European Eventing Championships, earning the chance to represent Britain at the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games.