Princess Anne’s educational path took a different turn compared to her royal siblings, King Charles, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.

The reason behind this divergence lies in the fact that Princess Anne was not permitted to attend the prestigious school that her brothers, along with their late father Prince Philip, and her own children, Zara Tyndall and Peter Phillips, all had the opportunity to enroll in.

For three generations, members of the royal family had been attending Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland.

The school, which Prince Philip first visited and later King Charles in 1962, became a significant part of their upbringing.

Despite initial reservations about the strict regimen, King Charles acknowledged the invaluable lessons he learned there, emphasizing the development of his willpower, self-control, and discipline.

Although her brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, went on to attend Gordonstoun, Princess Anne faced the restriction of it being an all-boys institution at the time.

It wasn’t until 1972 when the prestigious Scottish school opened its doors to female students.

Prior to this, Princess Anne received her early education under the care of Governess Catherine Peebles at Buckingham Palace before continuing her studies at Benenden School in Kent.

Unlike her brother Charles, who opted to send his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to Eton College, Princess Anne chose to follow her father’s footsteps by enrolling both of her children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, at Gordonstoun.

Reflecting on their time at the school, Zara and Peter fondly shared their positive experiences.

Recently, Princess Anne revisited Gordonstoun, where she inaugurated one of the UK’s most environmentally friendly educational buildings.

During her visit, she honored her late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in a touching tribute.

The newly unveiled center boasts eco-certifications such as solar panels, ground heating, and advanced CO2 monitoring systems.

In a symbolic gesture, Anne dedicated the new facility as “Queen Elizabeth II’s Rooms,” in remembrance of the late monarch, after obtaining King Charles’s approval.

Interacting with the students, Princess Anne, acting as the Warden at Gordonstoun, guided them through a tour of the innovative building, fostering a sense of connection with the institution that played a pivotal role in shaping her family’s educational legacy.