Princess Royal to represent monarchy at Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey
Princess Anne has been appointed to a significant new royal role as Buckingham Palace confirms her upcoming visit to Turkey, where she will attend key commemorative events on the Gallipoli peninsula.
The two-day visit, scheduled for April 24 and 25, will see the 74-year-old Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, honoring the memory of those who fought and died in the Gallipoli campaign. The engagement highlights her growing presence on the international stage—a role previously held by her brother, King Charles.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne will attend multiple services paying tribute to Turkish, French, British, Commonwealth, and Irish soldiers. Her participation underlines the monarchy’s enduring commitment to remembrance and international diplomacy.
While Princess Anne undertakes her overseas duties, her daughter Zara Tindall recently returned from the Middle East after attending the Bahrain Grand Prix with her husband Mike and their three children. The couple were joined by their daughters for the high-profile event, alongside their cousins.
As she prepares for her upcoming trip, Princess Anne once again reaffirms her reputation as one of the monarchy’s most dedicated working royals, upholding tradition and strengthening the Crown’s global ties.
