Who is a Princess?

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A princess is a woman who is a member of a royal family. She may be the unmarried daughter of a king or queen, the wife of a prince, or a hereditary sovereign who is head of state in her own right.

The first British royal daughter, Princess Anne, has a special affinity for the sport of equestrian. She’s competed at the Olympics every four years since 1976 and was named Sports Personality of the Year by the BBC in 1971.

Her royal ties extend beyond the family: She’s President of Save the Children UK, which provides support to millions of people around the world who are responsible for caring for loved ones. She also carries out a variety of official engagements and visits in the United Kingdom and overseas.

She’s also a strong supporter of the arts and culture. She’s a founding patron of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and has visited museums across the city on numerous occasions.

During her time in Greece, she volunteered with the Red Cross, organised soup kitchens for starving Athenians and smuggled medical supplies into the country from Sweden. She even sheltered a Jewish widow and her children during the Nazi occupation of Greece, opening her door to them so they could live with her in safety.

When she moved to Buckingham Palace in 1967, she was hailed for her work with a variety of charities, including the Carers Trust and Transaid. She was also the founder of Riders for Health, which helps provide a safe transport network for medical and surgical patients in developing countries.