Princess Anne completed her first royal tour of 2025 this week as she jetted off alone to South Africa. The Princess Royal, 74, visited for two days from January 21 to c arry out a series of engagements in the country.

Princess Anne, King Charles III's only sister, has finally broken her silence on the accident that triggered a medical emergency for the royal.The Princess Royal appeared to be emotional as

Princess Anne was forced to undertake a royal tour of South Africa solo after her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, was injured at their home, Gatcombe Park. His injury comes seven months after the Princess Royal was hospitalized with a concussion following her own injury on the estate.

The Princess Royal donned her favourite sunglasses for the start of a two-day trip to South Africa where she admitted to owning more ponies than she should.She walked down a line of riders sat on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers that accompany the children whenever they are in the saddle.

The Princess Royal offered sage advice to yachting hopefuls vying for a place in a prestigious transatlantic race – you will have to learn to live together. Anne, a keen sailor, chatted to the group of young women hoping to be picked for Royal Cape Yacht Club’s (RCYC) entry to Cape2Rio – which sets off later this year with vessels racing between the two famous cities.

Princess Anne stepped out in South Africa on her own as her husband was forced to pull out of the international trip after suffering an injury to his hand. Anne arrived in Cape Town for a two-day visit on Tuesday,

Princess Anne has embarked upon a royal trip to South Africa solo after her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, suffered an unexpected injury. The couple had been planning to travel to Cape Town together on a two-day trip,

The Princess Royal has started her two-day trip to South Africa solo, as her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence drops out of the visit. Anne began her visit to Cape Town alone after Sir Tim suffered a suspected torn ligament while working on her Gatcombe estate,