Princess Anne

[bumbershoot]

Just looking at the clutch of recent photos, I get the impression that Anne has mellowed a bit and doesn't see quite as crochety.  I think she's at that point in life many women reach who realize there's nothing they've got to prove and it's best to hang on and enjoy the ride. She does look like she's truly enjoying herself.

[07ladybug]

Just looking at the clutch of recent photos, I get the impression that Anne has mellowed a bit and doesn't see quite as crochety.  I think she's at that point in life many women reach who realize there's nothing they've got to prove and it's best to hang on and enjoy the ride. She does look like she's truly enjoying herself.

Agree with you.  Princess Royal also faced reality that her children were unlikely to be seen as all that important with in the Royal Family so she declined titles for them. In doing that they did not receive mixed messages of what their stationl would likely be. In a way it is to bad that the Duke of York didn't follow her example when it came to his daughters. 

[luvcharles]

The difference is that Anne had to either ask for titles for her children or accept such an offer. Andrew, on the other hand, would have had to do the exact opposite - ask for them to be denied titles. At the time of Beatrice's birth many people celebrated the birth of the first princess since Anne was born 38 years before and noted that she was a Princess of York' as the Queen herself had been born in 1926. Andrew didn't have to ask for titles for his children - they were automatic just as they were for the Queen and her cousins. In 1988 no one expected the turning of the public against the BRF that took place in the 90s and the suggestion of a slimmed down royal family being made - not confirmed even now mind you. Beatrice wasn't told, until 2012, by the Queen, Charles and William that she was surplus to requirements and always would be. She expected, until after she had left university, that she would be a full-time working royal as that is all anyone, not just her father, indicated to her as she was growing up.

[thecrownjewelthief]

The difference is that Anne had to either ask for titles for her children or accept such an offer. Andrew, on the other hand, would have had to do the exact opposite - ask for them to be denied titles. At the time of Beatrice's birth many people celebrated the birth of the first princess since Anne was born 38 years before and noted that she was a Princess of York' as the Queen herself had been born in 1926. Andrew didn't have to ask for titles for his children - they were automatic just as they were for the Queen and her cousins. In 1988 no one expected the turning of the public against the BRF that took place in the 90s and the suggestion of a slimmed down royal family being made - not confirmed even now mind you. Beatrice wasn't told, until 2012, by the Queen, Charles and William that she was surplus to requirements and always would be. She expected, until after she had left university, that she would be a full-time working royal as that is all anyone, not just her father, indicated to her as she was growing up.

I've always felt a little bad for them in that respect - I imagine it has been difficult for Beatrice and Eugenie to have that future pulled from them. At the same time however, you have to grow up and accept that circumstances can change. Us regular folks can lose money and privilege pretty easily too, and you have to tighten up your bootstraps and deal with it.

[Lady Liebe]

wrong thread

[Eliza B]

The Queen and Princess Royal hosted King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Hussein during a private audience at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

[PruNordstrom]

While looking for something else I found this.

Future Engagements for Princess Royal

20 March 2019
The Princess Royal
Companion Ratling, Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, will attend the Ninetieth Anniversary Lodge Meeting at the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2.

Does anyone know what this Lodge is? A ratling? (Oxford dictionary defines as "a young rat.")

[Thistle]

http://golr.org.uk/about-us

Companion Ratling: HRH The Princess Royal

President of the Cup of Kindness: Dame Barbara Windsor D.B.E.

The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings (established in 1929) welcomes professional performers and those directly connected with the theatrical profession.

The ultimate accolade for a member is to become Queen Ratling, who presides for one year over the Lodges as well as the charitable work of the Order.

[PruNordstrom]

Thanks! For some reason I thought it was an arcane name for an occupation than no longer exists except for the organization, like some others that do charitable work.

[Lady Liebe]

http://golr.org.uk/about-us

Companion Ratling: HRH The Princess Royal

President of the Cup of Kindness: Dame Barbara Windsor D.B.E.

The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings (established in 1929) welcomes professional performers and those directly connected with the theatrical profession.

The ultimate accolade for a member is to become Queen Ratling, who presides for one year over the Lodges as well as the charitable work of the Order.

Thank you for the website link. I too was confused by what exactly what the organization was. They look like a fun bunch of ladies, and a good organization.

[Duchess of Suffolk]

February 21

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, this afternoon presented the Institute of Meat's Annual Awards at Painters' Hall







February 22

The Princess Royal this morning visited the National College for High Speed Rail, Carolina Way, Doncaster.






Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Polypipe Building Products, Neale Road, off Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster.







February 23

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between France and Scotland at Stade de France, Paris





February 26

The Princess Royal, Patron, Learning and Work Institute, this morning attended a Youth Commission Conference at Toynbee Hall




Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this afternoon attended an Emergency Ultrasound Study Day

(no photos)


The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, and Fourth Warden, the Fishmongers' Company, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Annual City Food Lecture





February 27

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning attended a Cardiovascular Disease Task Force Report Launch Conference at the Royal Society of Chemistry





February 28

The Queen, with The Princess Royal, hosted Their Majesties The King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and their son The Crown Prince at Buckingham Palace.

[Duchess of Suffolk]

March 1

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning visited the Globe-Trotter Factory






Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Horse Trust, later attended an Equine Health and Wellbeing Symposium

(no photos)



March 5

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this morning visited Leighton Linslade Bureau



Her Royal Highness this afternoon received Mrs. Janet Rogers (Committee Member, National Equine Forum) and Dr. Georgina Crossman (Administrator)

(no photos)


The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, later attended the University of London Worldwide Graduation Ceremony




Her Royal Highness, Patron, Scots in Great War London Group, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Reception at the London Scottish Regiment Headquarters




The Princess Royal at the reception to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Investiture of The Prince of Wales





March 6

The Princess Royal this morning opened Clyde Valley Housing Association's Carnegie Library




Her Royal Highness, Patron, Citizens Advice Scotland, afterwards attended the Eightieth Anniversary Conference and Annual General Meeting




The Princess Royal, Fourth Warden, the Fishmongers' Company, this evening attended a Livery Civic Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall

(no photos)



March 7

The Princess Royal, President, today attended the National Equine Forum at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers




Her Royal Highness this evening attended the "First" Magazine Responsible Capitalism Awards at Lancaster House





March 8

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal College of Occupational Therapists, this morning opened the Occupational Therapy Practice Head Office






Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Grand Military Race Meeting at Sandown Park Racecourse

(no photos)



March 9

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh





March 11

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal Scots Club, this afternoon launched the Centenary Book and unveiled Victoria Cross Stones





March 13

The Princess Royal, Fourth Warden, the Fishmongers' Company, this evening attended a Court Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall

(no photos)



March 14

The Princess Royal, Fourth Warden, the Fishmongers' Company, this morning attended the Committee of Wardens Meeting, General Court Meeting and Luncheon at Fishmongers' Hall

(no photos)



March 15

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse







March 16

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex





March 19

The Princess Royal, Perpetual Master, the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, this morning chaired the Freedom Court Meeting and attended a Luncheon at Saddlers' Hall

(no photos)


Her Royal Highness, Patron, English Rural Housing Association, this afternoon received Mr. Adrian Maunders upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr. Martin Collett upon assuming the appointment.

(no photos)


The Princess Royal, Patron, Opportunity International UK, this evening attended a Dinner at UBS AG

(no photos)



March 20

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St. John Ambulance, this morning received Surgeon Rear Admiral Lionel Jarvis (Prior).

(no photos)


Her Royal Highness, President, The Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conference, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Coutts and Company

(no photos)


The Princess Royal later attended the UK Armed Forces Sports Awards at he Royal Air Force Club




Her Royal Highness, Companion Ratling, Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, afterwards attended the Ninetieth Anniversary Lodge Meeting at the Law Society

(no photos)


The Princess Royal, Patron, the Woodland Trust's First World War Centenary Woods Project, this evening held a Dinner at St. James's Palace.

(no photos)

[Skirt Queen]

Thanks for compiling all those photos and events, Duchess of Suffolk!  Anne is quite the busy lady!

[PruNordstrom]

Just looking at the clutch of recent photos, I get the impression that Anne has mellowed a bit and doesn't see quite as crochety.  I think she's at that point in life many women reach who realize there's nothing they've got to prove and it's best to hang on and enjoy the ride. She does look like she's truly enjoying herself.

It seems to me too that Anne appears to be smiling more lately. Or the photos taken recently (like those above) show her smiling, amused and sometimes laughing where they hadn't before. It's nice to see her with a happy face. Maybe she's enjoying 'granny' life more. I know that I Iaugh and smile more when I'm around the youngest members of my family.  And the family members and friends that are grannies seem to laugh and smile more than they did with their own children. Mellow indeed.

[anastasia beaverhausen]

Thanks for compiling all those photos and events, Duchess of Suffolk!  Anne is quite the busy lady!

Yes indeed, DoS.