Princess Anne Crowned Hardest-Working Royal of 2024

Princess Anne has once again emerged as the hardest-working Royal of the year, reclaiming her title for 2024 after a brief break from her responsibilities due to an injury sustained the previous year. The Princess Royal completed an astonishing total of 395 engagements within the UK and 79 internationally, surpassing her previous year's total by 17 engagements.

An insightful discussion on Princess Anne's work ethic took place in a recent episode of Hello! Magazine's A Right Royal Podcast, featuring Emily Nash, Andrea Caamano, and Royal editor Hannah Furness. They explored the unique approach that contributes to Anne's efficiency, highlighting her ability to manage numerous engagements in a single day, often traveling by helicopter to accommodate her schedule. The panel praised her sharp focus and thorough preparation, with Andrea recounting a notable instance where she observed Anne reviewing notes while en route to a prior event, perfectly illustrating her industrious nature.

In the ranking of hardest-working Royals, King Charles claimed the second position with 329 engagements in the UK and 43 abroad, all while undergoing treatment for cancer. Prince Edward followed closely in third place with 293 engagements, edging out his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who completed 257 duties. The Duke of Gloucester, at 80 years old, ranked fifth with 216 engagements. Queen Camilla and Prince William also contributed significantly with 182 and 166 engagements, respectively. Looking ahead, there are predictions that Princess Anne may continue to raise the bar in her royal duties in 2025.