Princess Anne Continues Streak as Hardest Working Member of the Royal Family, Even After Her Concussion and Hospitalization

Mar. 15, 2025

Princess Anne, Princess Royal visits the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College on July 12, 2024 in Gloucester, England.Photo:Cameron Smith/Getty

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Once again, it’sPrincess Annewho has been crowned the hardest working member of the British royal family.

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Despite his cancer diagnosis, which was revealed following a January procedure to correct a benign enlarged prostate, King Charles still finished second in the rankings with 186 engagements so far this year, a 5.6% decrease from the year prior. October — when he and wifeQueen Camillatraveled toAustralia and Samoato undertake a royal tour there — was Charles’ busiest month of the year, with 26 engagements undertaken that month alone.

For her part, November is Anne’s busiest month to date, with 28 engagements taking place.

Princess Anne, Princess Royal looks on following the Gallagher Novices Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2024 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 13, 2024 in Cheltenham, England.Michael Steele/Getty

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In a royal surprise, Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, came in third place with 126 royal engagements. This marks an 11.5% increase from 2023. In fourth place isPrince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, with 124 engagements; his wifeSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, ranked fifth with 108; and Queen Camilla took the sixth place spot with 95. Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester — who stood in for the Queen earlier this month after Camilla fell ill with a chest infection — came in seventh with 72, andPrince Williamcame in eighth place with 71 royal engagements. 2024 marked a quieter year for the Prince of Wales, as part of the year was spent caring for his wifeKate Middleton, who was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. His engagement count dropped 35.5% this year.

Prince William, Prince of Wales takes part in a panel discussion during Earthshot+ at Portside Tower on Nov. 5, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty

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Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she stands from the balcony during the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024 in London, England.Chris Jackson/Getty

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The public is next expected to see Princess Kate on Dec. 6, when she hosts her annual “Together at Christmas” carol concert at Westminster Abbey as she continues her gradual return to royal duty following her Sept. 9 announcement that she hadcompleted chemotherapy.

source: people.com