Princess Anne’s dedication to royal duties has once again shone brightly as she emerged as the hardest-working royal in 2023.
A royal expert has lauded the Princess Royal for her unwavering loyalty to the throne while also cautioning King Charles about the potential pitfalls of his plans for a streamlined monarchy in the long term.
With an impressive total of 457 engagements completed in 2023, Princess Anne has solidified her position as the most industrious royal of all time.
Surpassing King Charles, who came in second with 425 engagements, and Prince Edward in third place with 297, Anne’s work ethic and commitment to her role have not gone unnoticed.
Not only has Princess Anne claimed the top spot in 2023, but she has also achieved this feat multiple times throughout her illustrious royal career, including in the previous year.
In contrast, King Charles, as Prince of Wales in 2019 and 2020, led in the number of royal engagements.
In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, royal analyst Richard Fitzwilliams highlighted Princess Anne’s tireless dedication, emphasizing her aversion to drama and the likelihood that she will never retire.
Despite her significant contributions to the monarchy, Fitzwilliams pointed out the need for a balance between the traditional allure of figures like the Walises and the more understated approach preferred by Princess Anne.
As senior royals such as Prince William and Princess Kate continue to shoulder a substantial portion of royal obligations, concerns have been raised about the future availability of engagements as their children grow older.
With only four working royals under the age of 70, there may be a need to scale back on engagements until the younger generation, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, can actively participate in royal activities.
Since assuming the throne last year, King Charles has expressed his vision for a more streamlined monarchy.
However, the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2020, coupled with the demanding schedule of royal events and the advanced age of many senior royals, has raised concerns about potential strain on the monarchy.
Fitzwilliams cautioned that despite initial discussions about a slimmer monarchy, the current landscape with only a handful of working royals under the age of 70 suggests that significant changes may be challenging to implement.
As the royal family navigates these dynamics, the future of royal engagements and the monarchy’s structure remain subjects of intrigue and speculation.
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