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I Observed Princess Anne's Body Language at a Recent Event & Nearly Missed This Detail

She totally pulled a Prince William

Princess Anne, Princess Royal
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If there's one thing I admire about Princess Anne, it's her strong work ethic. The 74-year-old princess—who was crowned the hardest-working royal five years in a row—has already kicked off 2025 with several engagements, from her visit to Southmead Hospital to her adventures in Cape Town, South Africa. This time around, she's celebrating a milestone anniversary, and I couldn't help but notice her body language.

On Instagram, the royal family released new photos of the princess visiting the Royal Navy Sailing Association (RNSA) to mark a special occasion. The caption reads, "Marking its 90th anniversary, The Princess Royal has made her first visit to the Royal Navy Sailing Association (RNSA), as its newly appointed Admiral. The position was previously held by HRH’s father, The late Duke of Edinburgh, and grandfather, George VI."

Based on the slideshow, the newly appointed admiral and patron was in good spirits, radiating confidence and showing signs of enjoyment.

I instantly noticed that the princess displayed a genuine smile in nearly every photo, while also maintaining her composure and a confident posture. In the second slide, as she speaks with one of the charity’s supporters, she leans in and listens intently, revealing that she's fully engaged. However, in the third slide, I noticed that she pulled a Prince William and stood tall with her hands folded in front of her body.

The common gesture indicates a desire to stay composed and closed off, and since her hands are in front of her body, it's likely a safety move to help her stay on guard. And this isn't the first time I've spotted the royal taking this stance.

Princess Anne attends QIPCO British Champions Day
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In October 2024, when she attended QIPCO British Champions Day at the Ascot Racecourse, she was pictured closely watching the event with her hands folded while maintaining her usual calm composure.

Considering how often the hard-working princess steps out for royal engagements, it makes total sense that she would default to a protective gesture. But it's always a treat to see her step out for a good cause.

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