Princess Anne begins Cape Town visit
Britain's Princess Anne arrived in Cape Town, South Africa on a two-day visit for a series of engagements.
The princess visited the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA) in Constantia near Cape Town and interacted with disabled children and their parents.
The princess was also scheduled to visit the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, the Royal Cape Yacht Club, the South African Astronomical Observatory, and the British High Commissioner's residence for a reception.
She also plans to visit Thuthuzela Care Centre, where she is scheduled to meet local communities and celebrate the work of projects around the area.
According to a press release from the British High Commission, the Princess is set to unveil the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial in her capacity as president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The princess last visited South Africa in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
Princess Anne's visit comes only a few months after Prince William's Cape Town visit in 2024 for his Earthshot Prize.
The Princess Royal admitted she has more ponies then she should after a young Cape Town rider quizzed her about her stables.
She walked down a line of riders sitting on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers that accompany the children whenever they are in the saddle.
The King’s sister has a lifelong passion for horses and competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics as a three-day event.
She also supports a number of equine organisations including Riders for Health, The Horse Trust and World Horse Welfare.
Anne is making a whirlwind visit to Cape Town but is travelling by herself after her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence suffered a suspected torn ligament while working on the princess’ Gatcombe estate.
The former naval officer requires treatment in the UK and was unable to fly with his wife.
