Princess Anne frugal side makes her most revered in the royal family

Princess Anne frugality makes her one of the most respected members of the royal family

Published August 12, 2026
Princess Anne frugal side makes her most revered in the royal family
Princess Anne frugal side makes her most revered in the royal family

Princess Anne is one of the most respected members of the royal family due to a key trait of her personality.

The Princess Royal, who is often labelled the most hard-working member of the family, is also praised for her frugal mindset.

Norman Baker told the Daily Mail that Her Royal Highness is with £15-20 million.

"Notwithstanding her advanced years, she regularly tops the poll as the royal who carries out the most public engagements, putting younger royals like Prince William to shame," says Norman.

"It helps that she is notoriously frugal. A satirical piece in Private Eye in 2021 has her giving gems of advice such as 'a piece of Ryvita makes a perfectly acceptable starter. If you prefer something more fancy, you’re welcome to a bit of marge'." 

"First and foremost is her house, Gatcombe Park, given to her and her then husband Mark Phillips by the late Queen in 1976."The property, which includes nine bedrooms, four reception rooms, and a conservatory, is worth £6 million.

She is also prominent for her "impressive and expensive" jewellery collection

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.