The Princess Royal is the second child and only daughter of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Born Princess Anne in 1950, she received the title Princess Royal from The Queen in June 1987.

Since 1969 The Princess Royal has pursued a busy schedule of public duties. In addition to carrying out engagements in support of The Queen, she works on behalf of a broad range of organisations.

She has a high-profile role as President of Save the Children Fund, and is a member of the International Olympic Committee.

The Princess Royal has also been closely involved in the creation of a number of charities, including The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Riders for Health and Transaid.

Her work takes her all over the world, including visits to many developing countries to see the work of the organisations with which she is involved.