The princess, aged 72 and the late Queen's only daughter, expressed her belief that the pool of working Royals is already small enough. She referred to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping back from their Royal duties in 2020, as well as Prince Andrew being stripped of his HRH title, patronages, and military affiliations in 2022.
The Princess Royal emphasized that the stripping of Prince Harry's title was carried out through an act of Parliament. The plan to streamline the monarchy is now in effect, whereby members who do not perform their Royal duties will no longer represent the monarchy during the coronation ceremony. Instead, they will attend as guests without any official roles.
Prince Harry voluntarily left his job and the royal family, and as a result, Queen Elizabeth II stripped him of his HRH title. Since then, he has been generating income through controversial public statements that have caused distress and heartache within the monarchy.
Princess Anne defended the role of the monarchy in modern times, especially with the new king ascending the throne on May 6th. She highlighted the stability provided by the monarchy and its constitutional framework, which is challenging to achieve through other means.
On a different note, Princess Anne's upcoming birthday party on August 15th will take place at Balmoral Castle and will be attended by numerous members of the royal family from different generations. However, Meghan and Harry have no plans to return to the UK for the event.
Regarding finances, Princess Anne's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In contrast, her older brother, King Charles, has a net worth of $600 million, as reported by Forbes. Charles inherited the Queen's $500 million in personal assets after her passing, including investments, art collections, jewelry, rare stamps, and real estate properties such as Sandringham House in Norfolk, England, and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the Queen passed away.
The Queen's $70 million in assets from the Queen Mother will be divided among her children. Princess Anne, who shares the most interests with the Queen, is expected to receive the largest share. This includes a stamp collection, fine china, jewels, horses, a valuable Fabergé egg collection, and paintings by artists such as Monet, Nash, and Carl Fabergé.
There is frustration from Meghan as she was not invited to Princess Anne's birthday party, and she also heard rumors about Anne receiving an inheritance from the late Queen. However, as a daughter-in-law who lacks respect for the royal family and the monarchy, Meghan will not be considered an equal when it comes to inheritance. Princess Anne, known for her loyalty and hard work, has dedicated herself to supporting her family, raising funds for charities, and now her brother, the king. Meghan, on the other hand, has faced criticism for her limited number of engagements during her time as a working Royal, despite claiming thousands of pounds more than any other Royal for clothing expenses.
