Princess Anne embarks on a two-day trip to South Africa, but her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, has had to withdraw due to a ligament tear sustained while working on their estate. The Princess Royal will be traveling solo, focusing on engagements that align with her various charitable interests.
The Royal Family has experienced another health-related setback as a prominent member has had to cancel a significant journey. Princess Anne , who is undertaking a two-day trip to South Africa , will be traveling alone. Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence , has been forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained while working on her Gatcombe estate.
Princess Anne's visit commences today in Cape Town, but Sir Tim, who is often seen quietly supporting his wife on her travels, will not be accompanying her. Reports indicate that he has torn a ligament and requires treatment in the UK. The Princess Royal will be traveling on a commercial flight. Despite his reserved public persona, Sir Tim holds a respected position within the Royal Family. The late Queen was known to favor him. Although he did not receive a Royal title upon marriage, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order and served as a personal aide-de-camp to the late Queen.Anne's itinerary in South Africa is packed with engagements that reflect her commitment to various causes. The princess will begin her visit by observing riders at the Cape Town-based organization, South African Riding for the Disabled Association. This mirrors the UK charity Riding for the Disabled, a cause the princess champions as president. Both charities utilize horse riding as a means to enhance the well-being of children and adults with physical disabilities. Later, she will visit the British High Commission to view an exhibition by former England cricketer Nick Compton, grandson of famed batsman Denis Compton. During her two-day visit, the princess will pay tribute to the sacrifices made by black South Africans and other races who served crucial roles as military laborers during World War I. As president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Anne will unveil the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial, honoring over 1,700 South Africans who performed non-combat jobs and died without a known grave or commemoration. She is also scheduled to visit the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, dedicated to preserving the memory and achievements of the former archbishop of Cape Town, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his opposition to apartheid in South Africa. Anne, who last visited South Africa in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, will also make stops at the Royal Cape Yacht Club and the South African Astronomical Observatory
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