Why does Princess Anne wear a military uniform?
PRINCESS ANNE was seen wearing a full military uniform during the Queen’s procession in Edinburgh on Monday, September 12.
Princess Royal is expected to be wearing the military uniform for all ceremonial events during the week leading up to her Mother’s funeral.
Why does Princess Anne wear a military uniform?
The Queen’s only daughter never served in the military, however, she has several military honours and titles.
In 1993 she was made a Rear Admiral and was promoted to Vice Admiral in 2009.
She was finally made Admiral in 2012.
In 2020, Anne was also made a General in the British Army and an Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force.
Other military that she holds across the Commonwealth are:
- Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy
- Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Army Nursing Corps
- Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport.
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She earned these titles through her engagements with her military patronages and affiliations.
What uniform does Princess Anne wear?
During the procession in Edinburgh, Princess Anne was seen wearing a Royal Navy ceremonial uniform.
She was also wearing a number of medals, which were:
- Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II
- Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamon Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
- Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Canadian Forces Decoration
- Order of St John Service Medal
- New Zealand 1990 Medal
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When was Princess Anne in the military?
Princess Anne never served in the military, however, she has several patronages for military organisations and charities.
On the other hand, members of the Royal family that served in the military are King Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Prince Harry.
King Charles served in the RAF and the Royal Navy while Prince Edward joined the Royal Marines when he left university in 1986.
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy as a helicopter pilot.
Prince Harry served two hours of duty in Afghanistan during 10 years in the Army.
Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were not able to wear their military uniform during the ceremonial events this week.
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Prince Andrew was not allowed because the Queen had stripped him of all his honorary military roles following his involvement in a civil sexual assault case.
On the other hand, since Prince Harry stepped down from his royal duties, he also lost his honorary military titles.
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