Princess Royal is a style customarily (but not automatically) awarded by British monarchs to their eldest daughters. Although purely honorary, it is the highest honour that may be given to a female member of the royal family. [1] There have been seven Princesses Royal; Princess Anne became Princess Royal in 1987. [2]

Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Mountbatten-Windsor; born 15 August 1950) is a member of the British royal family. She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the only sister of King Charles III.

The Princess Royal was born on 15 August 1950 in London. She is the only daughter and second child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. She was known as Princess Anne until she was given the title of The Princess Royal by The Queen in June 1987.

1 day ago · Britain’s Princess Beatrice has welcomed her second child. Baby girl Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi was born Jan. 22 and weighed 4 pounds and 5 ounces, according to her husband, Edoardo ...

6 days ago · Anne, the Princess Royal (born August 15, 1950, London, England) is a British royal, the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh.

1) Her Royal Highness was born Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise at Clarence House on 15th August 1950, VJ Day, at 11.50 a.m., reported in the Press as weighing 6 pounds exactly. 2) A 21-gun salute in Hyde Park signalled the birth of Princess Anne.

Nov 6, 2023 · In honour of her years of unwavering loyalty the Princess Royal will feature in the procession as the prestigious “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting”, a position historically handed to a person...

3 days ago · The Princess Royal might also be inspired by the drive of her late parents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, when it comes to her reflecting on her professional longevity.Prince Philip retired ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Princess Royal’s first visit in South Africa was the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA), which has provided free equine therapy, sport and training to the most vulnerable in society for the last 52 years. Her Royal Highness previously visited the organisation 30 years ago, on 25 November 1994.

Jan 11, 2024 · At the end of 2023, it was no surprise when Anne, Princess Royal, was yet again crowned the hardest-working royal, reported to participate in an astonishing 457 engagements in a single year.