Princess Anne secret behind 'hardest working' royal reputation links to strict habit

Princess Anne has a reputation as the hardest-working member of the royal family. This has led observers to discover the secret behind her go-getting mindset.

Now, a report in Hello! suggested that the Princess Royal's never-ending social battery may be tied to her habit of abstaining from any alcoholic beverages.

Unlike other members of The Firm, Anne will not be caught with a glass of alcohol at charity events.

Captain Sir Nicholas Wright RN, her former private secretary, previously gave a glimpse into her habit of avoiding drink.

"I'm very jealous; the princess doesn’t drink [alcohol] at all," he shared in ITV's documentary. Anne: The Princess Royal at 70

Prince Harry confession about stress-drinking

Given the hectic royal schedules, sometimes drinking has become a way to navigate the stress and pressure of being a working royal.

Prince Harry, for example, shared in his bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that he took substances to quash his nerves while doing public duties.

" I was willing to drink, I was willing to take drugs, and I was willing to try and do the things that made me feel less like I was feeling… I was just all over the place mentally."