How to Use Princess Royal in a Sentence

Princess Royal

noun
  • The bride wore the Greek Key tiara owned by the Princess Royal for her special day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • The Princess Royal, as she is known, doesn't do gossip – or self-promotion.
    — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022
  • For both occasions, the Princess Royal wore the hat with yellow outfits.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • The one major title available to Charlotte is that of Princess Royal.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Though the Princess Royal doesn’t always address her style publicly, people are watching.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • Swannell is well known by the royal family and the Princess Royal in particular.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • In August 1971, Anne, the Princess Royal, turned 21.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
  • One photo shows the late Queen sitting with a young King Charles and his sister Anne, the Princess Royal.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The Princess Royal’s visit has been compared to Harry’s discrete visit to the country right before.
    — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The day prior, the Princess Royal, 73, closely chatted with her daughter during first day of the riding trials.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The Princess Royal has reportedly been critical of William in the past for not hosting more investitures.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In fact, the Princess Royal has had some iconic jewelry moments over the years, trotting out some truly show-stopping tiaras and eye-catching necklaces.
    — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • The second of four children, Anne was given the title of Princess Royal in June 1987.
    — Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
  • The Princess Royal wore the same earrings also at Prince Philip’s funeral last year, a signal of her closeness to both parents.
    — Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2022
  • The newly married couple was also joined by his mother, the Princess Royal, and his sister, Zara Tindall.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of her signature bouffant, the Princess Royal had her tresses coiffed in a chignon, making the change subtle but still quite significant.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
  • While Prince William and his aunt greeted each other with a kiss on either cheek, the Princess Royal didn't do the same with Middleton.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Shân, as she was known, died in December at age 82 and had previously served as a lady-in-waiting to the Princess Royal.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The exact details of the accident are unable to be ascertained because of the concussion that the Princess Royal sustained.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
  • The Princess Royal sustained a concussion and minor injuries in the incident that occurred at her Gatcombe Park home.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
  • The Princess Royal swept her tresses into a chignon for glam banquet, marking a rare departure from the bouffant she's rarely deviated from throughout the last half century.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Zara Tindall, the only daughter of Anne, Princess Royal, is taking her mother’s recent health scare seriously.
    — Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
  • The Princess Royal, 75, was married to the Olympic gold medalist horseman from 1973 to 1992.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • The Princess Royal competed at the 1976 Olympics in team eventing and presented the medals to the eventers on Monday.
    — Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
  • People magazine also noted that William could choose to give Princess Charlotte, 10, the title of Princess Royal.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Princess Royal, 74, and her son-in-law seem to be at ease in each other's company, and have shared many chats and laughs on the sidelines of Zara's equestrian competitions.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Princess Royal hosted the final garden party of the season solo, a departure from the royals typically hosting en masse together.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • All of this comes amid reports that the Princess Royal has been advising her brother, King Charles, about the importance of family in the wake of his cancer diagnosis.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal attend the 2026 Easter service.
    — CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • William could also choose to give Charlotte the title of Princess Royal — just as his grandmother Queen Elizabeth did for her only daughter, Princess Anne.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

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