Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, has always been known for her straightforward views on the monarchy. According to royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah, Anne has already outlined how she intends to approach the coming decades of her life.
Speaking on the Royals with Roya and Kate podcast, Nikkhah revealed that the Princess Royal, who turns 75 on August 15, has told her team: “I’m going to start winding down a little bit at 80 in five years’ time, and then I want to step back completely at 90.”
The plan echoes that of her father, Prince Philip, who retired from public life at the age of 96. Yet with a full schedule of engagements still ahead, it seems the Princess has little intention of slowing down just yet.
A caution for the younger generation
Anne’s long-standing reputation as one of the hardest-working royals has also come with candid warnings for the younger generation. In a rare 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, she remarked that efforts to redefine or modernise royal duties had already been tried — and often failed.
