Princess Anne is widely regarded as one of the most hard-working royals — and it appears that dedication may be causing tension within the family.

According to a new report from The Sunday Times, the Princess Royal has been left “annoyed” by Prince William’s limited involvement in investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle, despite the fact that he lives just a stone’s throw away.

Anne, 74, reportedly continues to handle the bulk of these official engagements, which involve awarding honours to those recognised in the King’s Honours List. These ceremonies are seen as a major symbol of royal presence and tradition — and they’re traditionally split among senior working royals.

“She’s still doing most of the investitures at Windsor even though William lives there,” a source close to Anne allegedly told the newspaper. “It annoys her.”

While Prince William resides nearby in Adelaide Cottage with Princess Kate and their three children, Princess Anne lives roughly 90 minutes away at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire — making her regular travel to Windsor a notable effort.

Investitures are a key part of royal life and serve as moments of recognition for individuals across Britain for their public service, charity work, or achievements. Senior royals, including King Charles, Princess Anne, and the Prince of Wales, are typically responsible for leading these events.

Despite the supposed frustration, Anne and William still share a strong family bond