This week we’re celebrating the milestone 70th birthday of The Princess Royal.
The only daughter of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born at Clarence House in London on the 15th of August 1950. Her mother was then Princess Elizabeth as she had yet to be crowned Queen.
To mark the special occasion, The Royal Family has been looking back at her life and work and revealed some fascinating facts about the seventh holder of the title ‘Princess Royal’…
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born in 1950 at Clarence House.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 8, 2020
She is the second child and only daughter of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. #PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/qMOntaWcly
In 1953, before Princess Anne turned three, her mother was crowned Queen.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 8, 2020
Although she was too young to attend the Coronation @wabbey, The Princess appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace later that day.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/i4TrjWzVNA
The Princess Royal is an expert equestrian, and her love of horses began at an early age.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 8, 2020
📷Princess Anne is pictured here with her mother The Queen, and her pony Greensleeves, in 1955.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/ALzVegZe82
Today we’re taking a look back at The Princess Royal’s teenage years, ahead of her 70th birthday next week.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 9, 2020
At 13, Princess Anne started Benenden School where she took her O Levels and A Levels, and competed for the school in equestrian competitions.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/gL5nDRH8JT
The Princess Royal also started her ceremonial duties while in her teens, and took part in her first State Opening of Parliament in 1967. Then, in 1969, she attended her brother’s Investiture as The Prince of Wales.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/WAcBxGGmbD
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 9, 2020
Today we’re looking back at The Princess Royal’s twenties. #PrincessRoyalAt70
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 10, 2020
In 1970, The Princess travelled with her parents and brother on her first Royal Tour to Australia and New Zealand 🇦🇺🇳🇿
To date, HRH has undertaken over 480 official overseas engagements. pic.twitter.com/B4G6hf3kyz
In 1971, The Princess Royal was named the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year, and Britain’s Sportswoman of the Year! 🏆🐎#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/Lk1KhT9jBD
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 10, 2020
The Princess Royal is an expert equestrian, and was a member of the British Eventing Team for five years. 🐎🇬🇧
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 10, 2020
In 1976, HRH became the first ever Member of the Royal Family to compete in an Olympic Games, riding The Queen’s horse, Goodwill, in Montreal. #PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/dz30lDSdpH
At the London Olympic Games in 2012, The Princess Royal’s daughter Zara Tindall won a Silver Medal for @TeamGB!
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 11, 2020
📷 HRH and Zara Phillips at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992; Zara Tindall competing in the London 2012 Games#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/6yoInaNJ0I
In 1986, The Princess Royal became Patron of @scottishrugby 🏴🏉
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 11, 2020
HRH regularly attends matches, both at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, and away games.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/o7HwooozIH
The Princess Royal was the first Member of the Royal Family to appear on @QuestionofSport! HRH took part in the programme’s 200th episode in 1987.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/rhRYuHDmuM
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 11, 2020
The Princess Royal served as President of @BAFTA, previously the Society of Film and Television Arts, for nearly thirty years. 🎥
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 12, 2020
HRH presented the very first ‘BAFTA’ award, following their renaming!#PrincessRoyalAt70
📷 HRH presents the Tribute Award to Sean Connery, 1990 pic.twitter.com/VyRShEnPUr
The Princess Royal holds several military appointments and ranks, both in the UK and across the Commonwealth.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 12, 2020
In 1998, The Princess became Colonel of the Blues and Royals.#PrincessRoyalAt70
📷 HRH meeting @HCav1660 soldiers in Salisbury, 1999 pic.twitter.com/8OvRldlVgT
Today, we’re looking back at The Princess Royal’s fifties, ahead of HRH’s 70th birthday on Saturday.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 13, 2020
In 2006, The Princess was the first Member of the Royal Family to visit the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. HRH travelled to Kabul and the Helmand Province.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/hzfkvkA9tj
Along with The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge, The Princess Royal hosts Investitures at Buckingham Palace.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 13, 2020
HRH presents those who have received Honours, such as MBEs and CBEs, for their outstanding achievements, with their medals 🎖
📷 HRH in 2009 pic.twitter.com/C2iRFND9RH
This week, we’ve looked back at The Princess Royal’s life, ahead of HRH’s 70th birthday tomorrow.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 14, 2020
Today, The Princess undertakes a busy schedule of hundreds of engagements a year, in support of The Queen.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/N3J4ulmpcI
The Princess Royal holds several academic positions, and in 2011 HRH took over from her father as Chancellor of @EdinburghUni .
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 14, 2020
HRH is also Chancellor of @UoLondon, @ThinkUHI and @HarperAdamsUni.
📷HRH unveils a sculpture at Edinburgh University, 2018#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/RuubjH4O0S
We hope you’ve enjoyed looking back at The Princess Royal’s life over the last seven decades!#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/2iJL6pCKqr
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 14, 2020
New photographs have been released to celebrate the 70th birthday of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal tomorrow, 15th August 🎈
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 14, 2020
The photographs were taken by John Swannell at The Princess’ home, Gatcombe Park, in February this year.#PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/RQ0ZeUgId5
Thank you for all the warm wishes on The Princess Royal’s 70th birthday today!
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 15, 2020
This new photograph, released to mark HRH’s birthday, was taken by John Swannell at Gatcombe Park.#HappyBirthdayHRH #PrincessRoyalAt70 pic.twitter.com/16t3IQTnkk
