List of titles and honours of Anne, Princess Royal facts for kids

Anne in 2023

Anne, Princess Royal is a very important member of the British royal family. She is the sister of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Over her life, she has received many special titles, awards, and honorary roles. This article lists them all. If you see two dates, the first is when she received the title or award. The second date is when she might have stopped using it or given it up. Her first title, Princess Anne of Edinburgh, was given to her at birth.

Royal Titles and Styles

Quick facts for kids Styles of Anne, Princess Royal
Reference style	Her Royal Highness
Spoken style	Your Royal Highness

• 15 August 1950 – 6 February 1952: Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Edinburgh
• 6 February 1952 – 15 November 1973: Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne
• 15 November 1973 – 13 June 1987: Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips
• 13 June 1987 – present: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

From the day she was born, Anne was known as a British princess. This was thanks to a special rule made by her grandfather, George VI. When her mother became Queen in 1952, Anne's title changed to "The Princess Anne." After she married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973, she was called "The Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips."

Then, on June 13, 1987, her mother gave her the special title of Princess Royal. This title is only given to the oldest daughter of the King or Queen. Princess Anne is the seventh person to hold this title. The first was Mary, daughter of King Charles I. Anne's great-aunt, Mary, who was the daughter of King George V, held the title before her.

Military Ranks

Princess Anne holds important ranks in the British Armed Forces. These are honorary roles, meaning she doesn't serve full-time, but she supports these branches.

 United Kingdom

• British Army
  • 15 August 2020: General
• Royal Navy
  • 1 July 1974: Chief Commandant, Women's Royal Naval Service
  • 1 November 1993: Rear Admiral
  • 1 December 2009: Vice Admiral
  • 15 August 2012: Admiral
• Royal Air Force
  • 15 August 2020: Air Chief Marshal

Commonwealth Honours

Anne wearing the uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Signals, with her special sashes and medals in York, 2022

Princess Anne has received many special awards and honours from the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. These are like special badges or titles given to people for their service or achievements.

Appointments

These are special roles or memberships she has been given.

Country	Date	Appointment	Ribbon	Post-nominal letters
United Kingdom	1969	Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II
United Kingdom	25 January 1971	Dame of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem		DStJ
	5 May 2009	Dame Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem		GCStJ
United Kingdom	15 August 1974	Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order		GCVO
	20 April 2007	Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order
New Zealand	1990	Extra Companion of the Queen's Service Order		QSO
England	23 April 1994	Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter		KG
Scotland	30 November 2000	Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle		KT
Papua New Guinea	29 September 2005	Royal Chief Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu		GCL
Canada	12 April 2022	Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit		CMM
United Kingdom	15 June 2023	Personal Aide-de-Camp to the Sovereign		ADC

Decorations and Medals

These are special medals she has received, often for important events or long service.

Country	Date	Appointment	Ribbon	Post-nominal letters
United Kingdom	2 June 1953	Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
United Kingdom	6 February 1977	Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Canada	1989	Canadian Forces' Decoration with two clasps		CD
New Zealand	9 February 1990	New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
United Kingdom	6 February 2002	Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
Canada	27 May 2005	Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan
United Kingdom	6 February 2012	Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
United Kingdom	2016	Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with two clasps
United Kingdom	6 February 2022	Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
United Kingdom	6 May 2023	King Charles III Coronation Medal
United Kingdom		Service Medal of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem with two gold bars

Foreign Honours

Princess Anne has also received honours from other countries around the world. These show her good relationships with other nations.

Appointments

Country	Date	Appointment	Ribbon	Post-nominal letters
Austria	1969	Grand Decoration of Honour for Servies to the Republic of Austria in Gold with Sash
Finland	1969	Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Japan	1971	Paulownia Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown
The Netherlands	1972	Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Luxembourg	1972	Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Yugoslavia	1972–1992	Order of the Yugoslav Flag with Sash (I rank)
Spain	2017	Commander by Number of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic		CnYC
Madagascar	2017	Grand Cross, 2nd class, of the National Order of Madagascar
Chile	2021	Grand Cross of the Order of Merit

Decorations and Medals

Country	Date	Appointment	Ribbon	Post-nominal letters
Imperial State of Iran	1971	Commemorative Medal of the 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire

Honorary Military and Police Roles

Anne at a parade for the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, 5 July 2000

Princess Anne holds many honorary positions in military and police forces in different countries. These roles show her connection and support for these important services.

Australia

• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals
• 2011– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport

Canada

• 1972– : Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)
• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters
• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Communications and Electronics Branch
• 1982– : Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regina Rifles
• 1987– : Colonel-in-Chief of Royal Newfoundland Regiment
• 2003– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Medical Service
• 2014– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Hussars
• 2015– : Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy (Fleet Pacific)
• 2017– : Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

New Zealand

• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Army Nursing Corps
• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals

Anne, as colonel of the Blues and Royals, riding in the Trooping the Colour, 2018

United Kingdom

• 1970–2007 : Colonel-in-Chief of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29/45 Foot)
• 1977– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Signals
• 1981– : Commandant-in-Chief of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps)
• 1983–2006 : Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment)
• 1989– : Royal Honorary Colonel of the University of London OTC
• 1992– : Colonel-in-Chief of the King's Royal Hussars
• 1992– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps
• 1993– : Affiliated Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen's Gurkha Signals
• 1993– : Affiliated Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
• 1998– : Colonel of the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons)
• 2003– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps
• 2006–2021 : Royal Colonel of the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
• 2006– : Royal Colonel of the 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
• 2021– : Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Battalion Ranger Regiment
• 2022– : Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps
• 2023– : Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
• 1977–2011: Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Lyneham
• 1993– : Honorary Air Commodore of the University of London Air Squadron
• 2011– : Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Brize Norton
• 1974–1993: Chief Commandant of the Women's Royal Naval Service
• 1993– : Chief Commandant for Women in the Royal Navy
• 2006– : Commodore-in-Chief of HMNB Portsmouth
• 2021– : Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps
• 1988–2022: Lady Sponsor of HMS Talent (S92)
• 2001– : Lady Sponsor of HMS Albion (L14)
• 2024– : Lady Sponsor of HMS Venturer

Other Special Roles

Princess Anne is involved with many different organizations. She holds honorary positions in academic groups, civic societies, and even religious bodies.

Memberships and Presidencies

These are groups where she is an honorary member or president.

Country	Date	Organisation	Position
United Kingdom	1986	Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons	Fellow (FRCVS)
England	1987	Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge	Royal Fellow (FRS)
Scotland	1980s	Royal Scottish Geographical Society	Fellow and Vice President (FRSGS)
Scotland	1999	Royal Society of Edinburgh	Honorary Fellow (FRSE)
United Kingdom	2006	Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation	Honorary Fellow
United Kingdom	2010	Royal Academy of Engineering	Royal Fellow (FREng)
United Kingdom	2011	Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce	President
United Kingdom	2012	Academy of Medical Sciences	Royal Fellow (FMedSci)
England	2017	Royal College of Surgeons of England	Honorary Fellow (FRCS)
United Kingdom	2019	City Literary Institute	Fellow
Canada	2019	Royal Canadian Geographical Society	Honorary Fellow
United Kingdom	2021	Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers	President

Civic Roles

These are roles related to city life and traditional guilds.

Country	Date	Organisation	Position
England	1986	Worshipful Company of Carmen	Master
England	1994	Worshipful Company of Woolmen	Master
England	2001	Worshipful Company of Farmers	Master
England	2017	Worshipful Company of Fishmongers	Prime Warden

Religious Roles

Princess Anne has a special role with the Church of Scotland.

Country	Date	Organisation	Position
Scotland	1996	General Assembly of the Church of Scotland	Lord High Commissioner
	2017

Academic Roles

Anne, as chancellor of the University of London, visiting the university, 1986

Princess Anne is involved with several universities as their Chancellor. This is a ceremonial head role.

Country	Date	Institution	Position
England	1981	University of London	Chancellor
Scotland	2011	University of Edinburgh	Chancellor
Scotland	2012	University of the Highlands and Islands	Chancellor
England	2013	Harper Adams University	Chancellor

Honorary Academic Degrees

She has also received special degrees from universities, which are honorary and recognize her achievements.

Country	Date	Institution	Degree
Canada	2004	University of Regina	Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Canada	2010	Memorial University of Newfoundland	Doctor of Laws (LLD)
England	2011	Cranfield University	Doctor of Science (DSc)
Scotland	2020	University of Aberdeen	Doctor of Laws (LLD)

Other Appointments

These are other special roles she holds.

Country	Date	Organisation	Position
United Kingdom	1971	TS Royalist	Lady Sponsor
Scotland	2015	Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews	Honorary Member

Things Named After Princess Anne

Rosa 'Princess Anne'

Many things have been named in honour of Princess Anne. This includes awards, buildings, roads, and even a glacier!

Awards

•  United Kingdom: Princess Royal Challenge Cup

Buildings

•  Canada: Princess Anne French Immersion Public School, London, Ontario
•  Canada: Princess Anne Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
•  Canada: Princess Anne Entrance at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario
•  Canada: Princess Anne Community Centre, South Frontenac, Ontario
•  Germany: Princess Royal Barracks, RAF Gütersloh, Gütersloh, Germany
•  United Kingdom: Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, England
•  United Kingdom: Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Shropshire, England

Roads

•  Canada: Princess Anne Manor, Toronto, Ontario
•  Canada: Princess Anne Crescent, Etobicoke, Ontario
•  Canada: Princess Royal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
•  United Kingdom: Princess Royal Way, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Geographical Locations

•  New Zealand: Princess Anne Glacier

Miscellaneous

• 46202 Princess Anne (a train)
• RV The Princess Royal (a research vessel)
• Rosa 'Princess Anne' (a type of rose)

See also

• List of titles and honours of Elizabeth II
• List of titles and honours of Charles III
• List of honours of the British royal family by country