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Princess Anne’s bizarre frozen aeroplane food she’s obsessed with

Princess Anne’s bizarre frozen aeroplane food she’s obsessed with

You might expect Princess Anne’s favourite food to be something like caviar or venison, but it appears that the Princess Royal has a much more down-to-earth favourite. Speaking on an edition of HELLO!’s A Right Royal Podcast, former royal pilot Graham Laurie revealed that Anne is more than happy to tuck into a family frozen favourite. After royal planes were upgraded, onboard staff could start serving food that had been brought in frozen, and Graham explained: “So we could take food from frozen, and at top of climate it was ready to serve just as you would in a normal airliner. The passenger was nearly always the Princess Royal. Because one of her patronships is Save the Children firm.” He continued: “We had to provide food for her, so we never left Benson without what I call the bottom line in catering. Those wonderful flat-tinned meat pies by Fray Bentos, and we’d do that we take tinned vegetables, tinned potatoes, the stewards would tart up a gravy. Add a few spices to it. And we’d …

Princess Anne’s ‘steely self-restraint’ she enforced with her children

Princess Anne’s ‘steely self-restraint’ she enforced with her children

Princess Anne has earned herself a few titles over the years, one being the hardest working royal and another, the most down-to-earth royal, so it was perhaps no surprise to find out she was teetotal and enjoyed a limited diet of basic foods.  The 75-year-old attended a whopping 478 royal engagements last year, increasing her workload from previous years. Her work ethic and habits are something she seemingly inherited from her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II and her late father, Prince Phillip.  Anne was the former monarch’s middle child, alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while King Charles was the eldest and Prince Edward was the youngest of the four royal children.  She shares a trait with her disgraced brother, the former prince Andrew, 66, in that both are teetotal, a tendency believed to have resulted from their late parents’ “self-restraint”.  “Again, though, both of them exercised a steely self-restraint. It was something which they passed on to all of their children, all of whom eat sparingly, while the middle two are also teetotal,” British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker, …

Royals on ageing: King Charles’ ‘body doesn’t work’, Princess Anne’s ‘dinosaur’ confession & more

Royals on ageing: King Charles’ ‘body doesn’t work’, Princess Anne’s ‘dinosaur’ confession & more

They may be royalty, but the likes of King Charles and Queen Camilla still feel the effects of ageing like the rest of us. While previous generations of royalty like the Queen Mother tried to hide signs of ageing, and avoided using mobility aids in public even in her nineties, in more recent times the royals have spoken more candidly about getting old – and some of the physical effects that come with it.  From joking about not being able to stand up to being a ‘dinosaur’ with technology, find out the relatable comments the royals have made about ageing… © Getty Images The King opened up to a patient during a hospital visit King Charles The King made a joke about ageing as he officially opened Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in the West Midlands in September 2025. The monarch visited one of the hospital’s acute elderly care wards, where he met 85-year-old patient Jacqueline Page, from Great Barr.  The pair shared a joke about their health, with Mrs Page telling the King she was “wearing …

Princess Anne is the queen of Easter fashion – with secret style weapon at church

Princess Anne is the queen of Easter fashion – with secret style weapon at church

The Royal Family looked joyful as they arrived at St George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday morning. Princess Anne cut a fine figure as she was pictured behind the Prince and Princess of Wales arriving for the Easter Matins service. The sister of King Charles decided to opt for a magnificent turquoise coat dress, one that has been in her wardrobe for many years. The pièce de résistance was her fabulous fedora, also designed in the same bold shade. © PA Images via Getty ImagesVice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Princess Royal after attending the Easter Service at St George’s Chapel The annual Easter service is often an opportunity for the royals to engage in stylish splendour, debuting marvellous millinery, bold spring colours and fabulous tailored outfits from their favourite designers before following the service with a traditional roast lamb lunch at Windsor Castle. © Anadolu via Getty ImagesAnne looked striking in her teal coat and hat A sleek hat like Anne’s elevates her outfit and gives it a formal edge. Turquoise is also a …

Princess Anne’s Son Peter Phillips to Marry For Second Time this Summer

Princess Anne’s Son Peter Phillips to Marry For Second Time this Summer

Like many of his royal relatives, Phillips married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, with a reception at Frogmore House. The Firm turned out in full force for the nuptials, with Queen Elizabeth joining Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry, Zara Tindall and her then-boyfriend Mike, and a young Kate Middleton. Prince William, though known to be close with his cousin, was unable to attend due to a prior engagement abroad. A dazzling affair indeed (though the cause of some controversy at the time, thanks to Peter and Autumn’s decision to run a 100-page exclusive in Hello!). The pair would go on to welcome two children: Savannah, Queen Elizabeth’s first great-grandchild, in 2010; and Isla Elizabeth, named in the monarch’s honor, in 2012. Phillips and Kelly divorced, however, in 2021, with a statement that read: “Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being and upbringing of their wonderful daughters, Savannah and Isla, first and foremost.” A relationship would follow with Lindsay Wallace, a friend of his …

Princess Anne’s bombshell five-word remark about Meghan Markle ‘exposed’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Princess Anne’s bombshell five-word remark about Meghan Markle ‘exposed’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

TV’s royal expert Kinsey Schofield addressed Princess Anne’s remark about the Duchess of Sussex after a key meeting. The commentator spoke to biographer, Tom Bower, during her show, Crown and Conflict on Friday (March 27). The pair discussed the Princess Royal’s close ties with Prince Harry, and is suggested to have admitted to a friend in London, how she really felt about her nephew’s fiancée, Meghan Markle. Kinsey detailed her bombshell reaction, saying: “I had never heard this before.” She went on: “While in London, Princess Anne predicted to a friend exactly what would follow.” The US commentator continued: “Meghan, [Anne] said, ‘was gripped by red carpet fever. Nothing it seemed would deter her search for the spotlight.’” She added, “Wow… what a prediction from our favourite royal.” Her comments come after Bower previously shared that before the royal wedding in 2018 took place, Meghan was given a proper briefing by a senior Palace official. After the meeting, the official reported to Queen Elizabeth II and told her that Meghan would be “trouble” and she …

Where do the royals live? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s downgraded farmhouse, Princess Anne’s 730-acre estate & more

Where do the royals live? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s downgraded farmhouse, Princess Anne’s 730-acre estate & more

King Charles has his pick of incredible royal residences up and down the country, including his main base, Clarence House in London and his countryside bolthole, Highgrove House. His siblings, children and even nieces have bagged themselves rather impressive homes on royal grounds, too. Royal residences have been under the spotlight since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s “peppercorn rent” deal at his former home, Royal Lodge, was revealed. The government’s Public Accounts Committee launched has even launched an inquiry into the Crown Estate and its lease arrangements for royal homes. Discover everything you need to know about Andrew’s new residence, which has had a complete makeover. Plus, find out where Princess Anne lives with her two children on her sprawling estate and see the idyllic property Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have secured across the pond, over 5,000 miles away from Prince William. Keep scrolling to see where the royal family live… © Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Clarence House used to be home to the Queen Mother King Charles and Queen Camilla, Clarence House King Charles …

Princess Anne’s surprise offer to house brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that’s since been revoked

Princess Anne’s surprise offer to house brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that’s since been revoked

Princess Anne has an unwavering reputation for being a hardworking member of the royal family, but it turns out that her fiercely loyal dedication is also met behind closed doors. When her brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was surrounded by controversy and being ousted from his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, she reportedly offered to have him come and live with her at Gatcombe Park.   In a report by the Daily Mail, The Princess Royal supposedly called her brother on Christmas Day in 2025, when he was banished from the usual Sandringham celebrations, and proposed that he come and live with her in Gloucestershire, at her stately home. It is unknown if she was suggesting Andrew came into the main home or if there was a residence on site ear marked for the disgraced royal, as both of her children have separate properties on the grounds.  Close up of Princess Anne’s home However, despite this generous offer, Anne’s upset over Andrew’s involvement with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is said to have grown over time, as reported by the …

Princess Anne’s strict drinking hack that helps her navigate her busy royal schedule

Princess Anne’s strict drinking hack that helps her navigate her busy royal schedule

Often dubbed the hardest-working royal, the secret to Princess Anne’s go-getting mindset may be her decision to abstain from drinking any alcoholic beverages. Appearing at multiple engagements a week, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II is teetotal, and it might explain her never-ending social battery.  The Princess Royal, 75, won’t be caught with a glass of expensive Champagne in her hand while out and about at various charity events and the like, as she made the decision to stay sober, much like her younger brother, the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 66.  Despite other working royals dabbling in a cocktail or two, including the late Queen, who reportedly enjoyed a cocktail inherited from the Queen Mother, made from Dubonnet, a French drink by Pernod Ricard, and gin, Anne refuses to touch alcohol at charity events due to her ongoing packed schedule.  Her former private secretary, Captain Sir Nicholas Wright RN, revealed Anne doesn’t drink alcohol during an interview for ITV’s documentary, Anne: The Princess Royal at 70, and said: “I’m very jealous, the princess …

Princess Anne leaves fans in stiches after funny rugby moment | Royal | News

Princess Anne leaves fans in stiches after funny rugby moment | Royal | News

Princess Anne has left fans in stitches after she shared a hilarious moment with a Scottish rugby player. The Princess Royal, Scottish Rugby Union, attended the Guinness Men’s Six Nations match between Scotland and France in Edinburgh today. Anne presented the Auld Alliance Trophy to Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu after they beat France 50-40. As the rugby player was getting close to Anne, he made a gesture of a hug attempt, before they both burst out laughing. However, the King’s sister kept the formalities and gave him a handshake before having a brief chat. A video of the hilarious moment has gone viral on social media, with fans praising the princess. One user wrote on X: “Funny moment as #PrincessAnne #PrincesRoyal presents the trophy as Patron of @Scotlandteam after they beat France 50-40 in the @SixNationsRugby.” A second one wrote: “I wish she was Queen.” Another one agreed: “She would be a great monarch.” Ensure our latest royal headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here …