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Emma Shacklock

Princess Anne 'the best Queen we never had' and 'carrying' Queen Elizabeth’s 'mantle', royal expert claims

Princess Anne, Princess Royal unveils a statue of a Second World War Canadian Royal Regina Rifleman during a reception in 2024.

Princess Anne has been dubbed the "best Queen we never had" by a former royal butler, who believes she's carrying Queen Elizabeth’s mantle.

She might not be high up in the royal line of succession any longer, but Princess Anne remains one of the most prominent and hard-working members of the Royal Family. Princess Anne was appointed an additional Counsellor of State to King Charles in 2022 and her schedule is regularly packed with engagements. The same was true of her late mother Queen Elizabeth, whose death left both her family and fans grieving and reflecting upon her extraordinary legacy. This month will mark two years since her passing and ahead of this poignant anniversary, former royal butler Paul Burrell has suggested that Princess Anne inherited many of her mother’s admirable personality traits. 

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