As she turns 75 this Friday, Princess Anne continues to embody dedication to her role within the monarchy. Frequently dubbed the “hardest working royal,” she carried out 474 engagements last year—well above her brother King Charles’ 372.

Rather than opting for a grand celebration, Anne began marking her milestone early last month by hosting more than 100 of her patronages at Buckingham Palace. She personally greeted as many as 200 guests, thanking them for their contributions.

The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Princess Royal shows no signs of slowing down, balancing charitable work, official duties, and her deep respect for tradition.

Correcting Queen Camilla with grace

Her adherence to royal protocol became clear during a joint appearance with Queen Camilla at the University of London’s Foundation Day in November 2024. As Chancellor of the University, Anne awarded her sister-in-law an honorary doctorate of literature for her work promoting reading across the UK.