Princess Anne's surprising new rule for important outings

Princess Anne, renowned as the British royal family’s "hardest working" member, is setting an impressive standard with her relentless schedule. 

In 2023 alone, King Charles' sister embarked on a staggering 457 public engagements. 

The Princess Royal shows no signs of slowing down, even after a recent horse-related injury at her Gatcombe Park estate required a hospital stay.

Despite the rigorous demands of royal life, Anne adheres to a strict rule for her official outings. 

According to the Express, the Princess Royal emphasizes the importance of being "nice, bright, and cheerful" when interacting with well-wishers, both in the UK and abroad. 

For Princess Anne, maintaining a positive demeanor during these engagements is not just a formality—it's a fundamental part of her royal duty.

In a revealing moment from the 1981 documentary Princess Anne: Her Working Life, the Princess Royal shed light on a crucial aspect of her official engagements. 

She remarked, "On official engagements, you need a companion who is up to the task. It's no use if someone shows up in the morning looking like death and furious."