In a remarkable display of dedication, Princess Anne has once again topped the list of the royal family’s busiest members. A recent study reveals that she attended an impressive 217 royal engagements in 2024, surpassing all other working royals. This marks the fourth consecutive year she has been recognized as the hardest-working member of the royal family, even after sustaining a significant head injury earlier in the year.
Back in June, Princess Anne, who is King Charles’ sister, was hospitalized following a fall at her residence, Gatcombe Park. The injury resulted in a concussion and short-term memory loss, with royal author Katie Nicholl explaining that the princess had no recollection of the incident, possibly due to blacking out at the time. However, Nicholl reassured that this memory lapse was limited to the immediate event and was not cause for further concern.
Princess Anne’s unwavering support shines through as she balances royal duties and family health challenges
Despite her recovery, Princess Anne continued her royal duties, attending engagements and supporting the family during a difficult period. King Charles and Princess Kate were both facing cancer diagnoses, and the royal family was grappling with the challenges these health issues posed.
Nicholl emphasized the hardships the family faced, noting that these health struggles had brought them closer to the common experience of ordinary people, illustrating that even royals are not exempt from personal difficulties.
Princess Anne’s unwavering commitment was on display again at a ceremony where she attended with Queen Camilla. The event honored Queen Camilla’s longstanding efforts in supporting literacy charities.
In a moment of protocol awareness, Princess Anne prevented a potential breach when Queen Camilla attempted to enter the room first, a break from royal tradition. With a smile, Princess Anne courteously declined, ensuring the rules were respected.
