Princess Anne Pushes Ahead with Foreign Tour After Reported Snub from King Charles Over Andrew Drama
Princess Anne has continued her royal duties abroad with remarkable composure despite reports suggesting she was quietly sidelined by King Charles amid renewed tensions surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
The Palace released a video on Tuesday highlighting Anne’s successful tour of Australia with her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The couple spent four days commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, representing the Crown at a time when the royal family faces growing public scrutiny.
A statement shared on the royal family’s official Instagram read, “The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has spent the last four days in Australia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.” The post continued, “As Colonel in Chief, Her Royal Highness attended Services of Remembrance in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, where she spent time with serving troops, veterans, and their families.”
Following the emotional commemoration events, Anne and her husband departed Australia for Singapore, where they are expected to continue engagements over the next two days.
The Princess Royal’s dedication to her royal responsibilities has long been admired by both the public and the palace. However, her current overseas tour comes at a delicate time for the monarchy as King Charles moves to strip Andrew of his remaining styles, titles, and honours following his long association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
While Anne has stayed publicly silent on the issue, insiders suggest she was left feeling overlooked when key family discussions about Andrew’s future took place. According to reports, both Anne and Prince Edward expressed reservations about how aggressively their brother’s punishment was handled, fearing it might further fracture family relations.
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Journalist Emily Maitlis, who famously interviewed Andrew in his disastrous 2019 BBC appearance, revealed on her podcast that there was noticeable tension among the siblings over how far King Charles should go. “I was told that there was a bit of discomfort, maybe that’s too strong,” she said. “There was a bit of nervousness from the siblings from Prince Edward and from Princess Anne who didn’t want their eldest brother to go too hard on their other brother, Andrew.”
Maitlis’s claims could not be independently verified, but they have reignited speculation about divisions within the royal family as King Charles continues to tighten control over the monarchy’s public image.
Royal observers say Anne’s commitment to duty amid the unfolding controversy demonstrates her professionalism and unwavering sense of responsibility. Her willingness to carry on with foreign engagements while others in the family grapple with scandals has only enhanced her reputation as one of the monarchy’s hardest-working members.
Those close to the Princess describe her as a steadfast supporter of the Crown, one who prefers quiet action over public drama. Her decision to press ahead with her engagements abroad, even as the palace navigates tensions behind the scenes, reinforces her reputation as the monarchy’s most reliable figure.
Throughout her decades of service, Princess Anne has often been the family’s unsung hero — rarely seeking the spotlight but consistently representing the institution with dignity and grace. Her current tour continues that legacy, offering a reminder that while royal headlines may focus on scandal, true service remains her defining trait.
For now, Anne remains focused on her duties abroad, setting an example of strength and composure during one of the most turbulent periods in recent royal history
