Princess Anne faced an unexpected hiccup just before her milestone birthday.
The Princess Royal, known as the hardest-working member of the royal family, was set to celebrate her 75th birthday with engagements at Buckingham Palace and events involving the many charities she supports.
A surprising online error.
Hours before the celebrations, royal watchers noticed a glaring mistake on the Royal Family website. A page meant to highlight “fun facts” about Anne incorrectly listed her as having stepchildren — naming them Tom and Amy — despite her only being a mother to Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.
The Palace acted quickly, removing the page entirely after the error went viral on social media. Anne’s husband, Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has been married to her since 1992 and had no children prior to their union, making the “stepchildren” claim completely inaccurate.
Anne stays true to her work-focused nature.
Despite the mix-up, Princess Anne remained low-key about her milestone birthday. She reportedly instructed her aides not to make a big fuss, following her personal tradition of only celebrating birthdays ending in a zero. An official portrait was released, but Anne continues to prioritize her work over personal celebrations.
Bottom line:
Even for royals, mistakes happen — but Princess Anne handled it quietly and gracefully, staying true to her reputation as a dedicated and practical member of the family, more focused on duties than fanfare.