Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s second child and only daughter, is unlikely to sit on the throne.
However, she has a special role in the royal family.
Her dedication goes well beyond offering moral support, though.
In fact, she has a reputation for being a dedicated worker.
In 2021, the princess was dubbed the hardest-working royal.
According to theDaily Mail, she earned the title by carrying out 387 royal engagements.
This wasn’t an anomaly.
The publication noted that Anne consistently takes on a heavy workload and is renowned for it.
Anne and her impressive dedication to duty haven’t been overlooked by the queen, either.
Read on to learn more.
Constitutional expert Iain MacMarthanne toldExpressit originated in the 1600s under the role of King Charles I.
He bestowed the honor to his oldest daughter, Mary.
As the story goes, this all happened at his wife’s urging.
However, there are some rules that complicate the process.
For starters, it is a lifelong appointment.
Additionally, the title is not a guarantee; it is usually earned.
pointed out that it went unused for 22 years before Anne received it.
She was gifted the honor because of her service to the crown, according to Express.
Who is likely to be the eighth Princess Royal?
This is still only possible if Anne has died.
If that is the case, the young royal could become the latest in a historic line.
