Princess Anne drops royal title in major update
The Princess Royal drops her royal title in much-awaited update on her life
Princess Anne left royal fans in surprise as she dropped her royal title in much-awaited update on her life.
The Princess Royal, known as the hardest working member of the royal family, shunned her royal title on the this year’s Christmas card.
King Charles III’s only sister and his staedfast companion triggered a new debate with her decision to release her Christmas card with her husband Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.
Anne and Sir Tim decided to go with just their first names rather than any formal titles.
The iconic photo of the 75-year-old princess and her husband, 70, captured during their visit to Sark in the Channel Islands this past May, revealing the couple’s strong bond and relationship.
The photograph shows the two travelling by horse-drawn carriage.
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This simple “Anne and Tim” signature follows a pattern observed among senior members of the royal family.
The printed message inside the white card extended seasonal wishes for “a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year,” complemented by the handwritten addition from the royal couple.
The photo was simply captioned as “Sark 2025”, revealing the location and date of the image.
The front flap of the card bears Princess Anne’s personal royal monogram, featuring a coronet positioned above the letter “A” and rendered in blue ink.
The late queen’s only daughter has been recorded more official engagements in The Court Circular than any other working royal since 2021.
However, Anne’s decision to forgo formal titles on the Christmas card likely stems from practical considerations rather than her famously no-nonsense approach to royal duties.
As per reports, senior royals usually avoid giving autographs owing to concerns about potential forgery, a practice that extends to their festive correspondence.
