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Princess Anne ignores brother Andrew’s scandal, continues her Royal engagements in Australia
Princess Anne sparks fan reaction during her trip to Australia
Princess Anne remains committed to her Royal engagements, unaffected by her brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s controversy.
The Princess Royal, known as the “hardest working royal,” and her husband of 32 years, Sir Tim Laurence, have embarked on a tour of Australia and Singapore.
King Charles’ only sister and Sir Tim Laurence were spotted engaging with Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her husband, Simon Beckett upon their arrival in Australia.
The official Instagram account of the Governor-General shared a series of photographs in a carousel post on November 8, to mark their formal meeting.
"The Governor-General and Mr Beckett were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence to Admiralty House today," the caption of the post read.
Continuing, "On arrival, Cammeraygal Elder Brendan Kerin gave a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony in honour of their visit."
Further adding, "The Princess Royal is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australia Corps of Signals. In her role,she is visiting Australia to join the Signals Corps across the country in celebrating their centenary."
"As Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, the Governor-General will join Her Royal Highness tomorrow in laying a wreath at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park before attending a ceremonial parade in honour of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals at Victoria Barracks."
Social media users left heartfelt messages for the 75-year-old Royal, with one saying, "Welcome Princess Anne."
"Anne is a role model for women," another penned.