Princess Anne once again demonstrated her trademark wit when asked a question about her brother during a public engagement, as the controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor continues.

The 75-year-old Princess Royal, well-known for her sharp humor and dry comebacks, had a perfectly timed response that left those around her laughing.

The Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Controversy

In recent weeks, King Charles officially stripped his brother, formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, of his royal titles and residence. The move followed renewed public pressure and lingering criticism tied to Andrew’s past association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and assault allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, which Andrew has consistently denied.

A brief statement released by Buckingham Palace on October 30 confirmed that the disgraced royal would now be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. It also noted that a formal notice regarding his lease at the Royal Lodge had “now been served.”

Anne’s Sharp Response During Her Australia Visit

While the fallout from Andrew’s scandal continues, Princess Anne has been on a royal tour of Australia, attending a garden party celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Signal Corps.

There, she met hundreds of servicemen and women, including James Thorpe, president of the Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA). During their conversation, Thorpe mentioned that he had previously met her “brother.”

Without missing a beat, Anne quipped: “Which one? I have three,” earning laughter from those nearby.