Princess Anne has been inundated with well wishes on Twitter, as the Princess Royal marks her 71st birthday.
- Princess Anne turns 71 today.
- Among her many well wishes, Prince Charles delighted fans with a rare, intimate shot of the two as children.
- In other royal news, Meghan Markle’s wedding gown has been declared the most popular of the decade list.
However, one message, in particular, has caught the attention of fans of the Royal Family.
Prince Charles shared a touching photo from 1951, showing the Prince of Wales squeezing his younger sister’s hand while sitting in their prams in the Clarence House garden.
Wishing The Princess Royal a very Happy Birthday today. 🎂In this photo from 1951, The Prince of Wales squeezes his younger sister’s hand while sitting in their prams in the Clarence House garden.📸 @RCT pic.twitter.com/Oy2xeiFE7bAugust 15, 2021
The Princess Royal, who is the Queen’s second child and only daughter, was born on August 15, 1950.
Princess Anne at 71: a look back at her accomplishments
Anne, the Princess Royal, has had an extraordinary life.
When not bravely staring down kidnapping attempts, she is known as one of the busiest working members of the Royal Family. Anne is involved in more than 300 charities, organisations and military regiments in the UK and overseas.
Wishing HRH The Princess Royal a happy birthday today 🎈 pic.twitter.com/aS3kyKcfL4August 15, 2021
In 2020, despite the global Covid pandemic, the Princess Royal attended 148 official engagements. A year prior, in what one could consider ‘normal’ times, the Princess carried out 506 official engagements.
Not only does she continue to give back to charities and organisations, but Anne was the first British royal to compete in the Olympics.
She took on the equestrian three-day event in Montreal’s 1976 Games. The Princess also competed in multiple European Three-Day Event Championships, winning a gold medal in the 1971 individual discipline and silver in both the individual and team disciplines in 1975.
Anne’s daughter, Zara Phillips, followed in her mother's footsteps by competing in the same equestrian three-day event at the 2012 London Olympics.
Princess Anne now sits as the Honorary President of the British Olympic Association and was involved in London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
She formally accepted the Olympic flame in Athens on behalf of London and brought it back to Britain for its 8000-mile relay tour of the country.
-
Recent weeks 'precious' for Kate Middleton with 'country walks and snuggles in front of the TV' with George, Charlotte and LouisThe Prince and Princess of Wales have been able to relish in precious family time over the Easter break, according to a royal expert
-
I put the EcoAir DC12 MK3 dehumidifier to the test – and found it's perfect for bedroomsThis quiet dehumidifier punches above its weight when it comes to performance and usability, and won't break the bank.
-
The 32 funniest candid Royal Family balcony momentsWe look back at some of the best candid royal family balcony moments from across the years
-
The 52p ingredient King Charles has on his afternoon snack is such an aromatic addition and we can't wait to try itThere's a very affordable and unique ingredient King Charles reportedly has on his afternoon snack and it sounds so delicious
-
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s wedding day changed at the last minute as a royal ‘mark of respect’King Charles and Queen Camilla's wedding day was postponed just days before out of 'respect' as the groom stepped up to put duty first
-
32 of the most romantic moments between Mike and Zara TindallMike and Zara Tindall are a popular couple among royal fans, much-loved for their sense of humour and laid-back nature
-
Zara Tindall's golden pixie cut from 2001 is the super short style we want her to bring back in 2024Zara Tindall's pixie haircut was a chic and timeless royal look and we can't help hoping she'll go back to this style all these years later
-
Kate Middleton and King Charles's 'strong relationship' has been 'cemented' by cancer diagnoses, expert claimsThe Princess of Wales and King might reportedly find it 'comforting' to be able to 'confide' in each other at this challenging time
-
This Longchamp tote lookalike that's just like Kate Middleton and Princess Anne's favourite is a bargain buy that'll serve you all year roundThe Princess of Wales and Princess Anne are huge fans of the classic Longchamp Le Pliage and this timeless alternative is so affordable
-
Princess Anne’s flower power dress and voluminous up-do combination proves you should never be afraid of going boldPrincess Anne went all-out for a special evening event in 1973 with a vibrant floral gown and a glamorous updo
