Princess Anne has a reputation for one of the hardest
working British royals – and she is now set to take on yet another military
role at the age of 71.
According to multiple reports, the Queen’s daughter
has been chosen to replace her nephew Prince Harry as the head of the
Royal Marines.
Should she take on the position? Anne will become the first
woman in history to hold the prestigious role
The Princess already holds a number of military titles,
including honourary Admiral in the Royal Navy, General in the British Army and
Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
 |
| Princess Anne already holds a number of military titles |
She also currently heads up ten regiments, including
Colonel in Chief of the King’s Royal Hussars, the Royal Scots, The Gurkhas and
the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
Prince Harry held the position within the Marines for two
years; he lost all his honorary military titles after stepping down from royal
life with his wife, Meghan Markle.
 |
Prince Harry was head of the Marines for two years
Anne is known for her down-to-earth approach, as
demonstrated during her recent tour of Australia and Papua New Guinea with her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
She chose to fly commercially rather than take a private
jet and the couple traveled with their security detail and one member of
office staff, eschewing hair and makeup artists, personal assistants and
photographers.
 |
Anne pictured with her husband on their recent visit to Papua New Guinea
The enterprising royal reportedly prefers to apply her own
makeup and style her hair in its signature bun whilst on tour. She is not
thought to have a fashion stylist either, instead of selecting her own outfits.
The tireless Princess managed to pack in an impressive
20 engagements into four days during her trip, cementing her reputation as
an industrious and diligent member of the royal family.
