Princess Royal
noun
plural Princesses Royal
: the eldest daughter of a British sovereign
—a title granted for life and used only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign
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In 1987, Queen Elizabeth opened up the order to women—a privilege both the Princess Royal and Queen Camilla now enjoy.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Peter and Harriet wed in an intimate celebration in the Cotswolds on Saturday, June 6, in an event attended by the King, Queen, Princess Royal, Kate Middleton, Prince William and more members of the royal family.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Peter and Harriet wed in an intimate celebration in the Cotswolds on Saturday, June 6, in an event attended by the King, Queen, Princess Royal, Kate Middleton, Prince William and more members of the royal family.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Princess Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Princess%20Royal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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