Royal expert suggests the Princess Royal could guide her nephew on finding peace with his family
Princess Anne turns 75 today, but as ever, her milestone will be marked without fuss. The Princess Royal, celebrated as the monarchy’s hardest-working member, is admired for her tireless commitment and no-nonsense approach to duty.
There are no reports of lavish parties or TV specials in her honour. Instead, her birthday is being recognised more quietly, with the Royal Mint releasing its first commemorative coin featuring Anne’s portrait.
Anne has long stood as a steady support to her brother, King Charles, proving herself to be an invaluable figure within the monarchy. Now, some royal commentators wonder whether her example could hold a message for Charles’ youngest son, Harry.
Harry has previously revealed that he is no longer on speaking terms with his father, though there are whispers of possible peace talks. According to The Mail, Harry’s chief of staff, Meredith Maines, recently travelled from Montecito to London and was seen meeting the King’s communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae, on July 9.
A source close to Anne suggested that, had Harry sought his aunt’s guidance, she would have been well placed to advise him. They noted that Anne might have told her nephew that viewing himself as “second fiddle” is the wrong approach, pointing to her own life as proof that a supporting role can be both indispensable and deeply respected.
Anne’s unwavering loyalty and work ethic have shown that being second-born does not mean being sidelined. Instead, it can mean becoming a cornerstone of the institution itself.
This possibility of reconciliation comes only weeks after Harry publicly expressed his desire to mend family ties during a BBC interview, following his “devastating” loss in his UK security appeal.
