Princess Anne.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage
The royal family is sending their best wishes toPrincess Annein honor of her 72nd birthday.
On Monday,Queen ElizabethandPrince Philip’s only daughter was feted with social media tributes from all three of the royal family’s official accounts. The family’s main feed shared a photo of Princess Anne from the Not Forgotten Association Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May, where she stepped out in a floral patterned ensemble and purple hat.
“Wishing The Princess Royal a happy birthday today!” they captioned the smiling photo.
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Known for her industrious work ethic, she is known as one of thehardest working members of the royal family, attending hundreds of royal engagements every year. In 2019, Anne clocked 506 — although her brotherPrince Charlesbeat her to first place with 521 — and she is involved with over 300 charities and organizations.
Princess Anne.Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty
Although the title is usually given to the eldest daughter of the monarch, it is not automatic. Before Anne, the last Princess Royal was another Princess Mary, the daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, who lived until 1965. No member of the royal family held the decade for over two decades untilQueen Elizabethbestowed it upon Princess Anne in 1987.
The title may someday belong toPrincess Charlottewhen her father,Prince William, becomes king.
source: people.com
