In a recent royal tour, Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, made it clear that Prince Harry will not be welcomed back into the United Kingdom with open arms.
The Princess Royal expressed frustration over the comments and lies he wrote in his recent book, stating that there’s no way back for Harry even if he divorces Meghan and begs the King for mercy.
In his memoir “Spare,” the Duke of Sussex claimed that royals feverishly competed with each other to top the list of the most public duties in the court’s circular, the Official Record of Royal Engagements.
He said some members of the royal family were obsessed with having the highest number of official engagements each year, resulting in friction within the palace.
While Harry didn’t specify names, he claimed the list was rigged as it was self-reported, suggesting some royals boosted their numbers to give the impression they were more hard-working.
According to a tally by Reboot SEO Company using the court’s circular, Princess Anne attended the most royal engagements of any other member of the royal family last year.
Anne carried out 214 engagements in total, topping the list.
Her brother King Charles III came in second place with 181 engagements over the past 12 months, followed by Prince Edward, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince William, Camilla, and then Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
Princess Anne has long been praised for her dedication to the firm and is admired both by the public as well as members of her family.
She emphasized that there should be strict principles in place to control Harry’s actions, as his recent actions have resulted in him becoming Britain’s most disliked royal, particularly among older demographics.
A new survey conducted by YouGov found that Harry’s popularity has sunk even lower following the publication of his book, with many feeling that it was a money grab.
On the other hand, Princess Anne’s popularity has risen to the top.
Out of those surveyed, an impressive 72% view Anne as the most favorable member of the royal family.
This isn’t the first time that Princess Anne has been the most beloved member of the royal family.
In previous surveys conducted by YouGov, the British public has responded with praise for the least problematic member of the royal family.
Princess Anne has always been active in her royal duties, and since the passing of her mother, she has stepped up even more and serves as a valuable and trusted advisor to the king.
Her ability to stay out of the drama while working closely within the palace has earned her a special place in the hearts of the British public.
Historian Edward Owens, who has detailed the lives of the royal family throughout his career, attributes Anne’s popularity to her hard work.
He states that she is passionate about royal duties and recognizes that the monarchy could only survive if it could justify its existence.
There are concerns that Harry could miss King Charles’ coronation as the royals don’t want private conversations to be made public.
Princess Anne and Prince Edward are concerned that any intimate details of the upcoming coronation could be made public and exploited at a later date.
Discussions among the family, including Edward and Anne, have taken place.