Princess Royal named patron of Field Studies Council, continuing her legacy of tireless service
Princess Anne has been appointed as the new patron of the Field Studies Council, a charitable organisation focused on outdoor education, just weeks before celebrating her 75th birthday in August. The announcement comes as the Princess Royal continues to carry out engagements following the recent State Banquet hosted in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Often recognised as the hardest-working member of the royal family, Princess Anne wasted no time embracing her latest assignment. On Tuesday, she visited the Field Studies Council’s centre at Preston Montford in Shropshire, where she met with staff and pupils taking part in hands-on environmental learning.
According to a statement from the charity’s official Instagram page, Anne met with “enthusiastic school children immersed in fieldwork and outdoor learning,” including a group whose visit was made possible through the organisation’s Grants for Schools programme.
“It was particularly special for her to meet a group who had benefited from our funding, which had enabled them to visit when otherwise they would not have had the opportunity,” the charity shared.
Princess Anne praised the council and its staff for their efforts in making nature education accessible to all, particularly children from underserved communities. The organisation expressed its gratitude, saying they were “deeply honored” to have her support as their new royal patron.
This fresh appointment underscores King Charles’s trust in his sister and highlights her continuing dedication to service, especially as she approaches a significant personal milestone. As the Princess Royal nears her 75th birthday, her workload remains undiminished—a reflection of both her commitment and the vital role she plays within the monarchy.
