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Princess Anne to visit Canada's oldest regiment in New Brunswick this weekend

Princess Louise, the mare that was once the mascot of the 8th Canadian Hussars , never met the calvary regiment's horse-loving colonel-in-chief. But this weekend the cherished horse will be present in photos and in memories as the colonel-in-chief, Princess Anne, visits to mark the 175th anniversary of the regiment based in southern New Brunswick.

Princess Anne, sister to King Charles and a former Olympic equestrian rider, was appointed to her role with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) regiment in June 1972, when she was just 21. She has visited the unit several times and maintained a close relationship with it.

On this visit she is scheduled to take part in events from Friday through Sunday in Moncton, N.B., and Sussex, N.B., meeting with regiment members past and present and taking in a commemorative concert, a parade and a gala dinner.

James Lockyer, the regiment's honorary colonel, said the unit has a record of service and sacrifice. "Its formation back in 1848, as a response to expansionist American ideology flowing from the Revolutionary War, and then picking up again during the Civil War, was quite remarkable," he said in an interview.

"These were townsfolk, craftsmen, artisans, farmers who came together to defend New Brunswick at that time, and then subsequently, Canada. We are the oldest, continuous serving army regiment in Canada."

During the regiment's deployment in the Second World War, about a night after taking Coriano Ridge, in Italy in 1944, mechanics who were working under cover of darkness to recover tanks heard a screaming sound, he said, recalling the incident that brought Princess Louise to the regiment.

The mechanics who went to investigate found a three-month-old injured foal circling its dead mother. They brought the horse back to the unit's doctor, who though not a veterinarian, treated it.

"Having a mascot during the Second World War was prohibited," Lockyer said. "But the regiment did it anyway."

The horse travelled with the regiment through Europe in a modified three-ton truck with a false wall, and made its way back to Canada after the war in March 1946.

Mike Bickerton remembers how fond his father, retired Sgt. Gordon Bickerton, was of Princess Louise. Gordon Bickerton, a Second World War veteran who is at the Ridgewood Veterans Health Wing, in Saint John, N.B., turns 103 on June 9.

"They had quite a relationship," his son said. "Father had taught it to say its age by stamping its foot. Cigarettes and sugar cubes were a favourite treat for the horse, which Father used to carry in his pocket and usually feed the horse."

Bickerton, born in England, was a driver during the Second World War serving from 1941 until after the end of the conflict, and joined the 8th Canadian Hussars in 1948 as a mechanic, said his son.

"It was then that he got involved with taking care of the horse." The horse provided a lifelong companionship to not just his father but the entire family, he said in an interview from Norton, N.B.

Lockyer said the horse also helped the soldiers. "It's something belonging to the regiment that everybody can associate with and everybody can embrace," he said.

Lockyer, who later served as New Brunswick justice minister, encountered Princess Louise after being transferred to the reserve unit in September 1968.

"She was very much a military horse. Whenever the band struck up to begin a march past or something, you could automatically see the horse come alive and she would prance in the course of the march .... It was quite something to see."

The horse died in 1973, but Lockyer said she will be present in photos and a video to celebrate the regiment's 175th year during Princess Anne's visit over the weekend. Though Anne never met the horse, she "certainly knows about her," Lockyer said.

"It's part of the historical profile. This weekend is all about history. It's all about who we were, what we were and the original family, including the mascot, so it'll be front and centre in the history."

Gordon Bickerton, the caretaker of the beloved mascot, is in failing health and will not be able to travel to meet the princess this weekend. But his son, who was a sergeant in the 8th Canadian Hussars from 1961 to 1964, plans to be "in the audience somewhere" over the weekend.

"It's just going to be really sad that Father won't be able to meet Princess Anne," he said. "It's certainly unfortunate."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 19, 2023.

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Princess Anne to visit N.B. for regiment celebration

Princess Anne (courtesy Government of New Brunswick)

New Brunswick will be hosting royalty next month in a celebration to mark the 175th anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars.

Princess Anne will make stops in Moncton and Sussex from May 18-21 to meet soldiers and veterans.

“The 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) is Canada’s oldest continuously serving armoured regiment,” says anniversary organizer and Honorary Colonel James Lockyer.

“The Regiment’s 175th anniversary is an amazing milestone and something New Brunswick, from where we draw our recruits, should be extremely proud.”

The Princess Royal has served as Colonel-in-Chief of the storied reserve unit since 1972 and the regiment will also celebrate her 50th year in the role.

She last visited the regiment in 1998 for the 150th anniversary in Moncton.

Moncton and Sussex are preparing for a Royal Visit! Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will attend the 8th Canadian Hussars 175th anniversary celebration next month. pic.twitter.com/WJjGfZivTP — Government of NB (@Gov_NB) April 25, 2023

The celebratory weekend will feature a commemorative concert with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra on May 19 in Moncton and an evening gala in the city on May 20.

Regimental and civic events are scheduled in Sussex on May 21.

Princess Anne will also take part in other events while in New Brunswick.

In her role as Honorary Deputy RCMP Commissioner, Her Royal Highness will lay a wreath at Moncton’s RCMP Memorial dedicated to three fallen officers and will also visit J Division Headquarters in Fredericton.

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Her Royal Highness will also be invested with the Canadian Order of Military Merit [Commander] by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick on behalf of the Governor General.

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The Princess Royal has handed out honours at Windsor Castle as she continues with her royal duties the day after the King’s shock cancer diagnosis.

Anne is the first member of the family to perform royal duties since the news was made public on Monday evening.

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Posted: June 14, 2024 | Last updated: June 14, 2024

This year got off to an unexpected start with the British royal family, with both Kate Middleton and King Charles hospitalized for medical conditions in January, and then the news of Charles's cancer diagnosis in February and a month later, Kate's cancer diagnosis .

In light of his cancer diagnosis , King Charles stepped back from public duties, as will the Princess of Wales , who is undergoing " preventative chemotherapy ." That makes the start of 2024 much quieter for the House of Windsor than normal, with two senior working royals effectively out of commission. In April 2024, the Palace announced Charles will return to public facing duties , and he's been carrying out a scaled-back diary of engagements, and in June 2024, Kensington Palace shared Kate hopes to attend a few engagements this summer despite continuing to receive cancer treatment.

Across the pond, 2024 is shaping up to be an interesting for year for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle . They have more projects in the works at Netflix , including a cooking show hosted by the Duchess of Sussex , and traveled to Canada in February for a series of events celebrating one year to go until the 2025 Invictus Games. Meghan is also set to launch a new brand, American Riviera Orchard .

Here, see the most memorable royal photos of 2024 (so far):

January 7, 2024

For his first public appearance of 2024, King Charles went to Sunday services at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate. He had planned to spend January at Balmoral , but due to his health issues , he had to return to London.

January 10, 2024

Princess Anne kicked off international for the royals, undertaking a three day official visit to Sri Lanka. Here, she arrives at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

January 11, 2024

The Princess Royal was joined by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence , during the visit.

January 18, 2024

On January 17, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery and would be hospitalized for ten to fourteen days, and on medical leave until after Easter. A day later, Prince William was seen leaving The London Clinic , where Kate was recuperating following surgery.

January 22, 2024

While three senior royals were absent from royal duties , Queen Camilla kept up with her schedule of engagements—all while providing updates on the King's health.

January 23, 2024

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in Jamaica , at the premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.

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January 29, 2024

On the same day Kate was discharged from the hospital , King Charles was discharged , too— and exited with Queen Camilla by his side.

February 4, 2024

A day before he announced his cancer diagnosis, King Charles and Queen Camilla were pictured attending church at Sandringham.

February 6, 2024

The day after the news of his cancer diagnosis was made public, King Charles was pictured in London heading to Buckingham Palace to fly back to Sandringham. That morning, he met with Prince Harry at Clarence House , who flew from Los Angeles to be with his father.

Here, the King's Helicopter is pictured flying above a Royal Standard flag, as it takes off from the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

February 7, 2024

Prince William returned to public engagements after Kate's hospitalization, and attended London's Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner. "I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days," he said. "It means a great deal to us all."

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February 8, 2024

After his quick trip to the UK, Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in Las Vegas , where he presented the Walter Payton Man of the Year award to Cameron Hayward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

February 11, 2024

As Charles began his cancer treatment, he was pictured attending church at Sandringham alongside Queen Camilla.

February 14, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated One Year to Go until the 2025 Invictus Games with a trip to British Columbia. Their day began on the Whistler Mountain, where they spent time at the training camp.

February 15, 2024

Throughout their Canada trip, Meghan embraced cozy fashion—including this navy Hermès puffer coat she wore to watch Harry (and others!) participate in skeleton.

More on her fashion here

February 16, 2024

On the final day of their trip, Harry joined a game of wheelchair curling, then spoke to competitors. “These last few days have been very, very special,” he said . “Every single one of you inspire me, and you inspire us, every single day.”

Read a recap of their trip

February 18, 2024

Prince William attended the BAFTAs solo, where he met EE Rising Star nominees Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Sophie Wilde, and Mia McKenna Bruce, and this photo soon went viral for their reactions to the Princes of Wales.

February 23, 2024

King Charles was photographed reading get well cards that were sent to Buckingham Palace . "I have had so many wonderful messages and cards. It’s reduced me to tears most of the time," he told Prime Minister Rishi Sunak .

February 27, 2024

Members of the British royal family attended a Service of Thanksgiving for Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, held in Windsor at St George's Chapel. Prince William bowed out at the last minute , sparking discussion online about Kate's health .

Queen Camilla led the royals at service. She's pictured here with Princess Anne and Queen Anne Marie of Greece.

March 1, 2024

Amid rising speculation around Kate's health, Prince William carried out a day of engagements in Wales . He's pictured here with Rob McElhenney, who purchased Wrexham AFC with Ryan Reynolds. Throughout the day, William kept to his policy of not commenting on his wife's health.

March 4, 2024

The Duke of Kent , 88, carried out his first solo engagement of 2024 in March, attending the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) service at Westminster Abbey.

March 8, 2024

Meghan participated in a keynote panel for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas. "Whether you’re a 9 year old girl or a 90 year old woman, you can absolutely continue to make the change that we all need," she said in her remarks. The panel also came on the heels of the news that Meghan signed a podcast deal with Lemonada Media , and has a new project in the works.

March 10, 2024

To celebrate UK Mother's Day, Kensington Palace released a photograph of the Princess of Wales and her three children , taken by Prince William—a photo that quickly turned into a PR disaster , after it was recalled by major photo agencies .

A day later, Kate issued a personal apology for editing the photo. "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother's Day," she wrote, but the apology didn't quell conspiracy theories .

More on the photo controversy here

March 11, 2024

Amid the ongoing photo controversy, Prince William attended Commonwealth Day Services at Westminster Abbey , joining Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family.

March 12, 2024

Queen Camilla received a lookalike Barbie doll during a Women of the World reception at Buckingham Palace. "Thank you very, very much indeed. It's brilliant," she said. "You've taken about 50 years off my life!"

March 21, 2024

Meghan and Harry hosted an event at the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at SoFi Stadium.

March 22, 2024

On March 22, Kensington Palace announced the Princess of Wales had been diagnosed with cancer, and was receiving "preventative chemotherapy" treatment . In tandem, the Palace shared a personal video message from Kate, in which she spoke about her diagnosis, her health, and her desire for privacy.

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March 27, 2024

After Kate's cancer diagnosis was made public, there was an outpouring of support for the Princess of Wales. At an engagement, Queen Camilla shared that Kate is "thrilled by all the kind wishes and support," and received this sweet note to give to her.

March 28, 2024

On Maundy Thursday, Queen Camilla stepped in for her husband , who was unable to attend due to his ongoing cancer treatment.

March 31, 2024

On Easter Sunday, King Charles attended services in Windsor , his first major appearance since January.

Charles and Camilla were joined by a small group of royals—Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew , Sarah Ferguson (for the first time since 1991), and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (not pictured here).

After the service ended, King Charles greeted members of the public.

April 12, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to Florida for the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale .

One of Harry and Meghan's upcoming projects at Netflix will be a show that follows the world of professional polo.

Harry and Meghan shared a kiss after she presented him with the trophy. More details on Meghan's outfit, here.

April 14, 2024

The Duke of Kent undertook his last engagement as Colonel of the Scots Guards, a position that was passed on to the Duke of Edinburgh.

April 22, 2024

Queen Camilla visited The Royal Lancers regiment, her first visit since being appointed as their Colonel-in-Chief. Her father, Major Bruce Shand , served with the 12th Lancers during World War II.

April 24, 2024

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh walked across the iconic Abbey Road crossing, made famous by The Beatles album cover.

April 26, 2024

To announce King Charles's return to public duties , Buckingham Palace shared a new photograph of the King and Queen Camilla, taken in the gardens of the palace on April 10, the day after their 19th wedding anniversary.

May 2, 2024

Sophie channeled Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking style inspiration from her late mother-law.

May 3, 2024

Charles embraced his niece, Zara Tindall, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

May 4, 2024

Prince Edward chats with his daughter, Lady Louise, at the horse show. Lady Louise is an avid carriage driver.

May 8, 2024

Prince Harry returned to London for the Invictus Games Foundation's 10th Anniversary service at St Paul's Cathedral. While no members of the royal family were at the service, Princess Diana's siblings supported Harry .

King Charles hosted the first Garden Party of the season, joined by Queen Camilla—along with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

May 10, 2024

Meghan and Harry kicked off a three-day trip to Nigeria at a school supported by the Archewell Foundation.

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May 12, 2024

Meghan's fashion choices during her trip departed from her usual neutrals.

More on Meghan's Nigeria style

May 13, 2024

Charles and William share a sweet moment ahead of the official handover of the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.

May 14, 2024

King Charles unveils his portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo in the blue drawing room at Buckingham Palace.

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May 20, 2024

Queen Camilla was one of many members of the royal family who attended the Chelsea Flower Show .

May 21, 2024

Prince William invited his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, and Peter Phillips to accompany him at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

They were all smiles, like Zara, center, despite the rainy weather.

May 22, 2024

Princess Anne reunited with her godson, Prince Haakon, during a visit to Norway.

May 25, 2024

Prince William and Prince George attended the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.

May 31, 2024

King Charles and Queen Camilla watch their horse 'Treasure' run in the Betfred Derby Festival 2024 at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

June 5, 2024

Queen Camilla got teary at the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Portsmouth, England.

June 7, 2024

William attended the wedding of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson solo.

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Princess Eugenie was also among the guests at the wedding and the evening reception .

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June 10, 2024

A solemn shot of King Charles during a ceremony where he presented New Colours to No 9 and No 12 Company The Irish Guards at Windsor Castle.

June 14, 2024

On the eve of Trooping the Colour, Kensington Palace announced Kate would be in attendance, though it does not signify a return to royal duties for the Princess. In tandem with this announcement, they shared a new picture of Kate taken at Windsor this week.

Read more about the photo here

"I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet," Kate wrote.

Read her full letter here

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Princess Anne Appears to Have Trouble With Her Horse at 2024 Trooping the Colour

Princess Anne appeared to have horse trouble during the 2024 Trooping the Colour parade in London on Saturday, June 15.

The Princess Royal rode horseback as part of the procession marking her brother King Charles III ‘s official birthday, but viewers of the royal event, which was broadcast live on the BBC in the U.K., noticed that Anne at one point struggled to keep her horse in check.

The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal are taking part in the royal procession on horseback. Princess Anne appears to have her hands full on board a buzzy horse. #TroopingTheColour pic.twitter.com/BkPI0mchml — Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) June 15, 2024

Anne took part in the royal parade with her brother, Prince Edward , the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince William , the Prince of Wales.

William’s wife, Princess Kate Middleton , also made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March during Saturday’s celebrations.

The Princess of Wales was spotted in a carriage leaving Buckingham Palace with her three children, Prince George, 10, daughter Princess Charlotte, 9, and son Prince Louis, 6, ahead of King Charles III ‘s official birthday procession through London.

Kate wore a white dress designed by Jenny Packham and a hat by Philip Treacy . She wore the Irish Guards’ official regimental brooch in honor of her position as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

Kate smiled and waved to the amassed crowd in a carriage behind King Charles and Queen Camilla . She and her children then disembarked the carriage to watch the official parade which began at 11 a.m. local time.

Kate, 42, confirmed on Friday, June 14, that she would be in attendance.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” she said in a statement. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

Kate previously missed a rehearsal for the event and apologized for planning to miss the celebration.

“I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire Regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour,” the Princess of Wales shared via the Irish Guards’ X profile on June 8. “I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practicing for months, and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.”

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Kate is the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, so she sent her “very best wishes” and “good luck” in the social media post.

“Being your Colonel remains a great honor and I’m very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review,” she concluded. “Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however, I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.”

The Irish Guards responded to Kate’s letter, sharing their “best wishes” as her recovery continues.

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The Princess Royal, in her role as Colonel of The Blues and Royals, wore the Full Mounted Ceremonial uniform of the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). Per Buckingham Palace, she carried "the Gold Stick, along with the Colonel of The Life Guards who is the Gold Stick-in-Waiting for this year’s parade." In addition, Anne wore aiguilettes, signifying her role as a Personal Aide-de-Camp to her brother, King Charles .

Princess Anne, who competed in the equestrian events at the 1976 Olympics, was one of just three members of the royal family who rode on horseback at Trooping today, joining her brother Prince Edward and her nephew Prince William. Her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence , rode in a carriage with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

At the coronation last year, Princess Anne also rode in the parade , serving in the ceremonial role of Gold Stick [in waiting]. Per the BBC, "The tradition of this role dates back to the 15th century, where two rods, one gold and one silver, would be placed by the monarch to protect them from danger. These roles are now only really used for such royal events, like the coronation, and is typically held by the Colonels of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals."

At the time, the Princess Royal said in an interview, "Gold Stick was the original close protection officer. So that is a role I was asked if I'd like to do for this coronation, so I said yes. Not least of all, it solves my dress problem."

Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma , a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram .

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Breaking news, prince harry may be considering mending fences amid rumored uk home search: ‘only got one family’.

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Prince Harry has started looking into finding a UK home after “suddenly” realizing that he’s only got one family, according to a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, is reportedly eyeing properties across the pond that he and his wife, Meghan Markle, could keep for visiting instead of having to check into hotels each time.

Since handing over the keys to Frogmore Cottage last year, the Sussexes have not had a permanent place to stay in London.

“It’s something that he’s wanted and been thinking about. Now he’s probably made the decision that’s what he wants,” King Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold exclusively told The Post.

“Not having a home in the UK was probably a joint decision initially, but as time goes on, people’s views and decisions can change.”

“You’ve only got one family, and this means he’s suddenly realized that,” Harrold added.

Earlier this year, Harry  sensationally renounced his British residency  and  claimed America as his home in new paperwork , in which he declared that his “new country/state” was the “United States.”

The move was backdated to June 29, 2023 — the same day he and the “Suits” alum, 42,  officially vacated Frogmore Cottage , which left them with no UK residence in their names.

Experts have since speculated that the date listed is a blatant indicator that  his estranged father’s decision to evict the pair had hurt him .

“I’ve always said that Harry will probably return to the UK — his family are here, his friends are here, this is where he grew up,” Harrold said on behalf of Spin Genie .

“It’s very big moving to another country and not having any connection to your old home,” he said, adding that it “makes sense” for the Sussexes to have a residence in the area.

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Since leaving the UK, the couple have set up camp in Montecito, California, where they’ve snapped up  a sprawling $14 million mansion  in which they raise son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet.

Harry’s desire to find a UK home could also be because of his estranged father’s health woes.

Charles, 75, has been battling an undisclosed form of cancer since February, and is reportedly “aware” that the clock on his reign is “ticking.”

Harry’s strained relationship with the Firm has only intensified within the past few years. He and Markle were not invited to the Trooping the Colour festivities this weekend for the second year in a row, he and estranged brother Prince William reportedly do not speak, and the Sussexes learned of Kate Middleton’s own cancer battle when the future queen revealed the news in an emotional video.

“They had no idea, and only learned of the news around the same time the rest of the world found out,” an insider disclosed to The Post in March. “This goes to show the irreparable damage they have caused.”

The insider added: “The trust has been broken, and the royal family is OK distancing themselves from them.”

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Princess Anne's white flared jeans are straight from daughter Zara Tindall's wardrobe

The princess royal looked ready for summer.

Princess Anne has been embracing a more casual style of late,  rocking jeans and a check shirt on a recent day out at the Badminton Horse Trials, and her latest look is equally laidback.

The Princess Royal followed in her daughter Zara Tindall's fashion footsteps, opting to wear a pair of flared white jeans during a visit to Northern Ireland – just weeks after Zara rocked a similar style.

Anne, 73, proved that white jeans, which are timelessly popular with London's Sloane Ranger style set, work for every age – the preppy look never goes out of style.

While Zara wore her white jeans in a cropped style with a crisp white tee and navy blazer, Princess Anne opted to pair her flares with an oversized waterproof jacket and two scarves – she must have been extra chilly for her walk in the Northern Irish countryside.

Beneath her cosy outerwear, Anne added a blazer akin to Zara's. Accessory-wise, Princess Anne wore her simple stud earrings and carried a stylish black leather handbag.

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The Princess Royal's love of flares is a new development in her wardrobe. We're used to seeing King Charles' sister in slim-fit trousers and loafers, but her newfound appreciation of flares and bootcut jeans is a welcome addition to her much-admired style.

Zara Tindall and Princess Anne aren't the only royals who have shown a penchant for white jeans. Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has been known to wear white jeans for public engagements, while Meghan Markle's love of a monochrome look means white jeans are a staple for her .

The light-coloured trousers are also a stalwart in any It-girl's wardrobe, so it's no surprise that Princess Kate regularly wore white jeans in her pre-royal life, often photographed walking on the King's Road in London wearing the style, often paired with a boho-inspired loose-fitting top and artfully dishevelled hair.

While the mussed-up look is popular among white jeans wearers, to create a casual look, we can't see Princess Anne departing from her now-signature hairstyle of a smart chignon – though in her younger days,  the royal did allow her long hair to tumble down on occasion, giving Princess Kate a run for her money in the glamour stakes!

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Princess Anne to visit Newfoundland for 100th anniversary of National War Memorial

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Last Updated Jun 14, 2024 01:31:34 PM.

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Princess Anne will be in Newfoundland and Labrador next month to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s.

The July 1 anniversary will be particularly poignant, as the remains of an unidentified First World War soldier from what was then known as the Dominion of Newfoundland, will be entombed on the plateau of the memorial.

More than 12,000 people from the dominion served in various branches during the First World War; about 1,700 of them were killed, and more than 800 have no known grave.

The remains of the Unknown Soldier were returned from France last month and they will be laid to rest at a refurbished memorial site representing deceased Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from all branches of service who have no known grave.

Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is the colonel in chief of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Her July 1 visit also coincides with the province’s 75th anniversary of joining Canada.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 14, 2024.

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Princess Beatrice accidentally exposes Prince Harry

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In the brilliant UK satire The Windsors , ‘Fergie’ is constantly harassing people as she tries to flog her Right Royal Juicer, including hiding herself in a trunk and sneaking into a state banquet to crack the Chinese market.

It would be even funnier if it wasn’t, kinda, true.

The real Duchess of York really did launch a juicer in 2015 and she started popping up to enthusiastically bounce across pastel sofas on midmorning tele to sell the wonder gizmo, including a stint on the US home shopping network.

That blatant selling of oneself has now been knocked on the head, by no less than her own daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie .

In fact, the princesses are currently leading a younger royal movement away from that sort of crass exploitation and, in doing so, have coincidentally left a certain Californian couple looking even more like outliers.

Our story starts with LinkedIn where one Beatrice York’s page proudly reports she has worked for software giant Afiniti for more than seven years.

There is no clue to be found anywhere that she is ninth in line to the throne and or has ever seen King Charles in his summer shorts (now there’s an image).

Or take Peter Phillips who is an entrepreneur, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He would also happen to be the late Queen’s first grandchild and 18th in line to the throne.

Or if you search online you will come across artist Sarah Armstrong-Jones who has become quite the dab hand in abstract landscapes. She is also the King’s first cousin and Princess Margaret’s daughter.

Or if you should visit a certain Windsor nursery, you might be served by a minimum-wage earner named Louise; who is also the daughter of a prince (Edward, in case you are wondering) and 16th in line to the throne.

What is notable is that in none of these instances do royal ties of any stripe appear, with these younger Windsors all seemingly keen to define themselves by their abilities, their experience and their willingness to work for six quid an hour.

Meanwhile, over on gallery Hauser & Wirth’s website you can find a lengthy conversation between a ‘Eugenie York’ and artist Roni Horn about his work.

Though her title gets one mention, as first spotted by the excellent Patricia Treble of the excellent Write Royalty.

My point is, while sharing plenty of DNA with the King would obviously help a brave, young well-educated sort in the job market, they aren’t out there explicitly marketing themselves as such.

Anyone else feel a ‘but’ coming on?

The Sussexes’ US operations are another matter entirely.

Here we are, more than four years since they bolted for the Buckingham Palace exits and with them having served up a long-running royal insurgency and yet they are still using their royal titles in a commercial capacity.

When the duchess launched her American Riviera Orchard brand on Instagram in March, it was with the words “by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex”.

Her jam business now joins a list of companies Meghan is involved with, including speaker firm the Henry Walker Agency, Netflix, Spotify, Wall Street firm Ethic, coaching company BetterUp and Penguin Random House.

One by one, as Harry and/or Meghan have become involved with these businesses, out have come their titles to be slapped all over eager press releases and websites.

On a purely pragmatic level, I get it.

The couple have bought themselves a $20 million house with a reported $14 million mortgage on top of which the UK government’s disinclination to pay for security for two people living in California left them with an estimated $5 million-plus annual security bill.

And what more valuable thing do Harry and Meghan possess than their titles?

What’s interesting though is the much more independent path that is being hewn and carved out by the rest of the duke’s cousins.

In the professional sphere, for Beatrice, Eugnie et al, their careers are not predicated on them having titles and they are not their defining, most saleable characteristic.

Sure, let’s not be naive here – their membership of the royal family would hardly hurt when it came to landing their jobs but they also have the requisite degrees, experience and the CVs.

The same goes for Zara Tindall, Princess Anne’s daughter and recent Buckingham Palace garden party star.

She has commercial deals with 16 brands and companies, according to her website, including Rolex and Land Rover and generally comes to Australia as a guest of the Magic Millions.

However, her pedigree as an equestrian is impeccable. She won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and was part of the British team that took home silver at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

Again, her royal links obviously only burnish things but she has proven herself as a sportswoman.

That’s not to say that navigating this line between the crown and cash is always quite so dignified and ethical.

In January 2020 her brother Peter Phillips was on the receiving end of a well-deserved drubbing after he starred in a horrendously gauche Chinese milk ad that referred to him as a “British Royal Family member”.

Peter is something of a repeat offender on this front, with he and former wife Autumn reportedly being told off by the late Queen for selling the pictures from their 2008 wedding, unbeknownst to guests, to Hello! magazine for about $950,000.

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Still what Beatrice, Eugneie and Zara are busy proving is that they want to have careers founded on their achievements, abilities and accomplishments and not the fact that they have repeatedly watched the King work his way through his boiled egg and soldiers in the Balmoral breakfast room.

Though should he ever want to wash that down with a freshly made juice, I know just who could help him out.

Daniela Elser is a writer, editor and a royal commentator with more than 15 years’ experience working with a number of Australia’s leading media titles.

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Princess Anne to visit St. John's to mark July 1 entombing of unknown soldier

Anne last visited province to mark centennial of beaumont-hamel, social sharing.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government said Thursday Princess Anne will visit the province to mark the centennial of the National War Memorial and the entombing of an unknown soldier who died in the First World War.

The solemn ceremony will take place July 1, which is observed as Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Canada Day. 

Premier Andrew Furey called the visit part of a historic moment for the province.

"Her Royal Highness's presence will be especially symbolic as we gather to pay tribute to an unknown First World War soldier from this province…Soldiers from our province fought so bravely in the storied battlefields of the First World War that their Regiment earned the honour of 'Royal' in its name," Furey said in a statement. 

"Together, we will remember the strength of those Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served, fought, and died in all branches of the military and respective support services, especially those who have no known grave."

She will arrive in St. John's on June 30. 

Anne's last visit to Newfoundland and Labrador came in 2016 to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel.

Princess Anne

The body of the unknown soldier will lie in state at Confederation Building from June 28-30 before reaching the tomb at the newly renovated National War Memorial on Water Street.

The Department of Municipal and Provincial also announced Thursday that a grant is now available for communities to purchase a memorial wreath to mark the unknown soldier. Grant funding is available until July 12.

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