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Princess Anne

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Nanalisa60 · 12/09/2022 20:33

What a woman, she is 72 years old !! I can’t believe how amazing she has been in the last few days.

I always knew she was the most hardworking royal , but this week she has been outstanding.

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SallyAnn32 · 12/09/2022 21:01

Absolute role model! ❤️

TightDiamondShoes · 12/09/2022 21:02

she also competed in the olympics and told a potential kidnapper to fark orf.

VioletTopaz · 12/09/2022 21:05

Floralei · 12/09/2022 20:59

refused to be kidnapped. Just Not Having It. And that was that!

Ha, yes, she is fantastic.

And I love that she’s accompanying HMQ everywhere. She was with her at the end, and is now accompanying her on her final travels.

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DogInATent · 12/09/2022 21:05

Darbs76 · 12/09/2022 20:52

So pleased she broke with tradition at the Prince’s vigil and took her place there. I have always liked Anne, no nonsense, no royal titles for her grandchildren, I love her grandchildren, they are all so free spirited and look like they are always having fun, dressed in leggings / T-shirts etc. Must be incredibly tough for all of them right now, no matter how old your mother was, losing her is always tough. Especially with the eyes of the world on you

If she'd been denied she could have pulled rank. She out-ranks (militarily) both Andrew and Edward. Apparently it's something that rankles Andrew, so repeatedly mentioning it should be encouraged.

vipersnest1 · 12/09/2022 21:05

The way she has worked away behind the scenes, never claiming fame or praise, is remarkable.
She has followed in her mother's footsteps, and will never get the reward of being the monarch, but she does it anyway.

TotallyScouting · 12/09/2022 21:05

I remember reading as a teenager back during the 90’s in the newspapers at the time that she had worn the same bargain BHS dress to around eight events, including I recall a couple of weddings and some gala dinners. I thought that was so refreshing, unpretentious and utterly inspiring and have loved her from then on. Another who wishes she could inherit the throne…

PestorPeston · 12/09/2022 21:06

She also held an HGV license and has a criminal record.
She was my aspirational princess.

mycatisannoying · 12/09/2022 21:06

Anyone who has met her always speaks very highly of her.

VioletTopaz · 12/09/2022 21:06

@DogInATent
is that the case?
defo worth another mention then….

She out-ranks (militarily) both Andrew and Edward. Apparently it's something that rankles Andrew, so repeatedly mentioning it should be encouraged.

DialsMavis · 12/09/2022 21:07

She visited a charity I volunteer for recently and the young people she met have a highly tuned arsehole radar as so many celebs and politicians rock up for a worthy photo opportunity whilst being completely disinterested once the camera stops filming. They all said she was fab....honest, kind, interested and she didn't try and patronise them in anyway. She listened to them and they felt like equals.

Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas · 12/09/2022 21:07

PestorPeston · 12/09/2022 21:06

She also held an HGV license and has a criminal record.
She was my aspirational princess.

Criminal record?

HouseOfGuineas · 12/09/2022 21:09

Anne Fan here too😀

PestorPeston · 12/09/2022 21:09

@Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas unruly bull terrier

Soapboxqueen · 12/09/2022 21:11

I love Anne too

If there was a vote, I'd pick her.

My dad says the same.

HouseOfGuineas · 12/09/2022 21:12

Love the fact she outranks Andrew and Edward and very enjoyed her on horseback during some
formal thing at the Jubilee. That lady could
clearly outmanoeuvre most of the riders there.

aweegc · 12/09/2022 21:12

Oh I didn't know she outranked two of her brothers..but in hindsight that's hardly surprising.

Ii love her no nonsense approach and her recycling her wardrobe.

I have to say that while she's tough and far from work shy, the burden of the past few days must have been immense. I'm glad her husband is with her. Just because she can do these roles in her mother's funeral, doesn't mean they don't impact her.

catzrulz · 12/09/2022 21:12

VioletTopaz · 12/09/2022 21:06

@DogInATent
is that the case?
defo worth another mention then….

She out-ranks (militarily) both Andrew and Edward. Apparently it's something that rankles Andrew, so repeatedly mentioning it should be encouraged.

Absolutely should be mentioned.... if only the Daily Fail would pick that up 😇

OldTinHat · 12/09/2022 21:13

100% agree. She's amazing.

maeveiscurious · 12/09/2022 21:13

Very hardworking and clever

Lallybroch · 12/09/2022 21:15

I met her once and was very impressed. She knew her stuff, didn't pull her punches and I love her work ethos. This week must be so hard on her and the rest of the family having to hold themselves together whilst in the public eye.

JacquelineCarlyle · 12/09/2022 21:16

womaninatightspot · 12/09/2022 20:55

I like her too if we were to have a vote on which of the queens offspring should get the throne I’d choose her.

Me too! Love Zara also, and think she'd make a great Queen too!

MadeWithCare · 12/09/2022 21:16

DogInATent · 12/09/2022 21:05

If she'd been denied she could have pulled rank. She out-ranks (militarily) both Andrew and Edward. Apparently it's something that rankles Andrew, so repeatedly mentioning it should be encouraged.

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Inching Andrew had his rank removed, that's why he's not in uniform.

Ryder68 · 12/09/2022 21:16

PotatoHammock · 12/09/2022 20:55

I loved her ever since she showed that photo of her massively cluttered, total normal (OK, pretty enormous, but you know what I mean) living room. Made me feel as though I'm living like a princess!

Yes! loved that cluttered, homely room!

MadeWithCare · 12/09/2022 21:20

Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas · 12/09/2022 21:07

Criminal record?

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Her dogs attacked children. MN doesn't usually approve of that kind of thing...

TCMolly · 12/09/2022 21:21

My husband met her years ago and says she is the best royal after HMQ.
I think she's a fine woman and so pretty when she was younger.

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