Princess Anne in ‘work mode’ can catch people ‘off guard,’ says expert

Princess Anne is praised for her immaculate work ethic

Published August 07, 2026
Princess Anne in ‘work mode’ can catch people ‘off guard,’ says expert
Princess Anne in ‘work mode’ can catch people ‘off guard,’ says expert

Princess Anne is branded one of the most played back Royals.

The Princess Royal, who is often labelled as one of the most hard-working members of the family, is very private unless it comes to her work ethic.

Former Royal butler, Grant Harrold, speaks on behalf of OLBG: “We usually see her dressed to impress and in work mode, but she has really stripped it back.”

Harrold says: “I think she is starting to lean into the new era of the Royal Family and the modern way they are doing things.”

“But while she is often in work mode, she is also one of the most laid-back members of the Royal Family, but don’t let that catch you off guard,” Harrold notes. “She is very much like her father—she will catch you out.”

“She is absolutely lovely, but you don’t want to get on the wrong side of her,” Harrold shares.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.