Anne, Princess Royal, Current Events 4: 25 June 2007-22 April 2008

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Onassis Line

How does the saying go? - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Saying that, the Western style of riding still doesn't catch on in England, it's to do with a fear of releasing the contact on the bit - too much Pony Club instilled in everyone.

Not at all, many 'pony clubbers' ride with Hackamores and not everyone was or is a pony club member. I have to point out, that no Western style riders seem to enter the 3 day events!

Different people have their preferences, but most of the riding world use the same riding style as the UK.
It's a little like the difference between riding a BM and a Harley, if you love one, you probably won't like the other!

[iceflower]

Princess Anne and husband Tim Lawrence presented the prizes at the
Gatcombe Horse Trials after learning that daughter Zara Phillips had
picked up a gold medal as a member of the British team at the European
Championships in Italy. Gloucestershire, Britain - 16 Sep

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[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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Thank you iceflower, definitely the proud mum in those pictures!

[iceflower]

You're most welcome, Skydragon , I hope the newspapers will use
those pics and not the last one with the well known stupid headline...

Here are the newest pics from yesterday:
Princess Anne at the opening of 'Life in the Trees' - a New gibbon house at
Marwell Zoo, Winchester, Britain - 17 Sep 2007

Anne 1 ** Anne 2 ** Nice to meet you! ** Anne 3

[Arncliffe]

I'm amused by her security guard (in photo Anne 3). He's not sure if he likes the new business suit look or not.

Like me he probably does but, like me, is a bit unsure about the biker gloves and trouser flare.

[CasiraghiTrio]

She looks so cute in "Anne 3"! Those shoes with that suit are adorable. It's a typical choice for Anne: comfort over fashion!

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Arncliffe

I'm amused by her security guard (in photo Anne 3). He's not sure if he likes the new business suit look or not.

I don't think he is a security guard, they don't normally wear a badge giving their name or position.

[Arncliffe]

The Princess Royal got back home from Italy in time to hand out prizes at the Gatecombe trails.

www.eventriders.com the best and most popular internet magazine dedicated to eventing.

(scroll down to the bottom)


This horseandhound thread leads with a competitor's pictorial report. It takes time to fully download and I had to tweek some of the photos to make them open. (right click and save to 'favourites' and then open them from there)

Beautiful glimpses of Gatecombe Park.

Horse and Hound Online Forum: Gatcombe CIC* pictoral report!

[iceflower]

Two events of Anne during the last days:

1. 18.9.2007: Princess Anne visited Boston, England --> Link

2. 19.9.2007: Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, photographed attending
the Royal Yachting Association stand at the Southampton Boat Show --> Pic

And the Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne is to make
an official visit to the Czech Republic from October 14-16 --> Link

[iceflower]

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, and her husband Tim arrive at the stadium
before the rugby union World cup match Scotland vs. New Zealand, 23 Sept
2007 at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. AFP PHOTO

---> Anne and Tim 23.9.2007

[CasiraghiTrio]

The Princess Royal tours the Institute of Developmental Sciences at the University of Southampton in Hampshire, 17 September 2007. Her Royal Highness officially opened the research centre which houses state-of-the-art laboratories of the University’s Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Division and related research groups in the School of Medicine.
Picture
Source: University of Southampton via Insight Magazine (caption by Insight)

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

---> Anne and Tim 23.9.2007

Thank you iceflower. Definitely before the match where Scotland were trashed!

[iceflower]

You're welcome Today Anne was in Germany, nice news for me!

British princess Anne (R) greets Brigardier John Handerson Commander of the 102nd
Logistics Brigade in Guetersloh, Germany, 24 September 2007. The princess visits the
brigade in her function as the Colonel-in-Chief of the 102nd Logistics Brigade and the
Royal Corps of Signals.

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[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

British princess Anne (R) greets Brigardier John Handerson Commander of the 102nd
Logistics Brigade in Guetersloh, Germany, 24 September 2007.

Mr S spent many happy times based in Guetersloh (although his hiring was in Marienfeld) and has fond memories of it's very friendly people!

[atrain83]

Thanks for the wonderful post, Iceflower! It looks to me like the pictures reflect her desire to be there and complete the job at hand as a professional. That's what I like about her. She takes care of business and puts effort, as well as care, into her duties as a member of the royal family.

[iceflower]

You are most welcome, atrain83

And Skydragon, I hope Mr S was able to see more of the
other great German cities besides Guetersloh

Today Anne braved the rain with a lovely smile:

Princess Anne, Princess Royal in her role as Patron of the Injured Jockeys Fund
shelters from the rain at a race meeting at Ascot Racecourse on September 28,
2007 in Berkshire, England. Tim Graham/Getty Images

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[Skydragon]

Thank you for the new pictures iceflower, Anne looks really happy and dare I say it, nicely turned out.

Mr S enjoyed many German cities and it's people!

[iceflower]

That's great to hear, Skydragon

Today Anne and Tim have been to France

Together with the English rugby legend Bill Beaumont they watched from
the stands during match 37 of the Rugby World Cup 2007 between Scotland
and Italy in St. Etienne, France.

--> Anne 29.9.2007

[Princess Maxima]

Princess Anne is tonight in Paris watching the Rugby match between Scotland and Argentina

[iceflower]

And here are two pics of that, Princess Maxima

Argentina v Scotland - Stade de France
Anne, Princess Royal watches the evening's action from the stands
during the IRB Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match at Stade de
France, St Denis, France

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