Princess Royal named patron of Field Studies Council, continuing her
legacy of tireless service
Princess Anne has been appointed as the new patron of the Field Studies
Council, a charitable organisation focused on outdoor education, just weeks
before celebrating her 75th birthday in August. The announcement comes as the
Princess Royal continues to carry out engagements following the recent State
Banquet hosted in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Often recognised as the hardest-working member of the royal family, Princess
Anne wasted no time embracing her latest assignment. On Tuesday, she visited
the Field Studies Council’s centre at Preston Montford in Shropshire, where
she met with staff and pupils taking part in hands-on environmental learning.
According to a statement from the charity’s official Instagram page, Anne met
with “enthusiastic school children immersed in fieldwork and outdoor
learning,” including a group whose visit was made possible through the
organisation’s Grants for Schools programme.
“It was particularly special for her to meet a group who had benefited from
our funding, which had enabled them to visit when otherwise they would not
have had the opportunity,” the charity shared.
Princess Anne praised the council and its staff for their efforts in making
nature education accessible to all, particularly children from underserved
communities. The organisation expressed its gratitude, saying they were
“deeply honored” to have her support as their new royal patron.
This fresh appointment underscores King Charles’s trust in his sister and
highlights her continuing dedication to service, especially as she approaches
a significant personal milestone. As the Princess Royal nears her 75th
birthday, her workload remains undiminished—a reflection of both her
commitment and the vital role she plays within the monarchy.
