Princess Anne’s participation in the 1976 Montreal Olympics is being celebrated five decades after her historic appearance for Great Britain
The British royal family has paid tribute to Princess Anne on the 50th anniversary of her appearance at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, where she represented Great Britain in equestrian events.
To mark the milestone, the royal family shared a photograph on its official Instagram account showing Anne wearing a Great Britain team jacket while riding on horseback. The post highlighted her place in royal and sporting history as the first member of the royal family to compete in the Olympics.
The celebration came shortly after the Princess Royal carried out official duties on behalf of King Charles, representing her brother at an Investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle.
The tribute follows a busy weekend for the royal family, who gathered in south-west England to celebrate the wedding of Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, and Harriet Sperling.
Anne attended the private ceremony alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. King Charles and Queen Camilla were also present, along with other senior royals, including Prince William and Catherine.
Known for her dedication to public service and her lifelong passion for equestrian sport, Princess Anne continues to be one of the monarchy’s hardest-working members, with her Olympic achievement remaining a significant part of her legacy.
