Known for her down-to-earth attitude, Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence, explored Colombo, Kandy, and Jaffna. During the visit, she personally carried her own bags off the plane, earning praise for her humility. The visit to Jaffna was particularly historic, marking the first royal family visit in many years.
In the past week, Princess Anne engaged in various royal duties, including inaugurating the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences, attending a Thanksgiving service at All Hallows by the Tower of London, and participating in a reception at Yeomanry House as the Royal Honorary Colonel of the University of London's Official Training Corps.
Her schedule remained packed as she stood in for the king at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, honored the director of the Royal Film LA Crown, Sir Steven Fres, and visited the London office of Save the Children. Princess Anne's dedication extended to Northfolk, where she inaugurated the Northfolk School Sailing Association's new facility in Philby, visited Chromer Station, and concluded the day at HM Prison Norwich.
