What a trooper! Princess Anne continues her busy schedule of engagements with a visit to St George’s Barracks – while King Charles rests after starting cancer treatment
Princess Anne appeared in good spirits today as she visited the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment at St George’s Barracks in Bicester.
The Princess Royal, 73, was impeccably dressed in a red pillar coat, which she debuted in 2005, and knee-high leather boots.
Anne met with Royal Navy personnel, who showed her an explosive device and next-generation weapons – and was even greeted by a protection dog.
The royal bundled up against the cold in a pink paisley scarf and suede gloves, while her hair was swept back into her signature voluminous style.
Princess Anne, Colonel of the Royal Logistics Corps, continues to perform royal duties following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
Princess Anne shakes hands with Lieutenant Darren Powell during her visit to the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment at St George’s Barracks
The mother of two complemented her vibrant outfit with a bold red lip and intricate gold jewelry.
Anne met several soldiers during her visit to the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment – and was even greeted by a protection dog.
They reviewed next-generation shoulder-mounted light anti-tank weapons currently in use by units within the 16 Air Assault Brigade.
The groundbreaking single-soldier missile system is the first of its kind and can take out any Main Battle Tank with one shot by aiming it from above.
The royal family spoke to Lieutenant Darren Powell, an underwater explosive ordnance disposal specialist, who showed her an explosive device.
Anne also saw a number of demonstrations in the indoor training room, with a robot for clearing explosives.
It comes next Princess Anne paid a touching tribute to her mother yesterday as she wore Queen Elizabeth II’s purple checked coat as she stepped out in Nottingham.
The Princess Royal, 73, appeared in good spirits as she arrived at St George’s Barracks in Bicester today
Anne is greeted by a protection dog during her visit to the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment
Princess Anne seemed more than happy to pet the excitable protection dog
Anne was impeccably dressed in a red pillar coat, which she debuted in 2005, and knee-high leather boots
Princess Anne listens to Lieutenant Darren Powell, underwater explosives disposal specialist for the Royal Navy
Lieutenant Darren Powell showed Anne an explosive during her visit to St George’s Barracks
The princess was seen sharing a joke with Lieutenant Darren Powell
The Princess Royal, 73, looked sophisticated as she performed a full day of royal engagements as she donned the chic coat previously worn by the late monarch.
The Queen – who died in September 2022 – wore the purple coat as she disembarked the Hebridean Princess after a cruise with the royal family in 2010.
Anne paired the statement coat with a matching skirt and completed the ensemble with Fairfax and Favor black suede boots £413.
It was a poignant decision by Anne to keep her late mother close, amid a turbulent time for the royal family following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
Princess Anne visited the Nottingham West Primary Care Network at Eastwood Primary Care Center yesterday afternoon as part of her role as Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Princess Anne smiles as she speaks to the specialist underwater explosives operator
The royal family listened intently to several military personnel during their visit to St. George’s Barracks
Anne bundled up against the cold in a pink paisley scarf and suede gloves, while her hair was swept back into her signature voluminous style
Princess Anne speaks to military personnel as she watches a demonstration of an explosive ordnance disposal robot during her visit
Anne reviewed next-generation shoulder-mounted light anti-tank weapons currently in use by units within the 16 Air Assault Brigade
The princess appeared cheerful as she spoke to several soldiers today during her visit to the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment
During her visit to the Sint-Joris barracks, Anne watches a demonstration in the covered practice room
The Princess Royal speaks to soldiers as she watches a demonstration in the indoor training area during her visit
Anne appeared to ask questions as she interacted with various staff members
Anne shares a joke with soldiers during a demonstration in the covered training area of St. George’s Barracks
Princess Anne attended several demonstrations during her visit
The Princess watches a demonstration in the covered training area during her visit to the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment
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Excited residents peeked out of their windows and grinned as the royal family chatted downstairs – leaving with a huge bouquet of flowers in hand.
Earlier in the day, Anne visited a health center in Nottingham after an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, just the day after the king’s shock diagnosis.
But the Royal did not respond to questions from the crowd as she got into her car and asked about her brother’s condition.
The Princess Royal was one of the closest relatives to personally inform King Charles of his diagnosis, which he had known about since early last week.
She is one of a number of senior members of the family who are expected to increase the number of assignments they take on as the monarch steps back to focus on his health, following instructions from doctors.