Princess Anne has been praised by fans for staying calm when her horse appeared to almost lose control during this weekend’s Trooping the Colour parade. The Princess Royal , who competed in the 1976 Olympics for equestrian, becoming the first British royal to do so, appeared at the annual parade on Saturday in London to celebrate her brother King Charles ’ birthday. No stranger to staying calm while navigating horseback, the 73-year-old was captured using her skills to settle her horse after it appeared to lose control during the royal procession.
Princess Anne, a master horsewoman and expert equestrian 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rjGByESghq A clip of the moment was shared to social media, with many fans quickly praising the senior royal.
“Princess Anne, always the outstanding horsewoman!” They said. Another added: “She handles that horse with total respect and integrity. A consummate compassionate professional.
” While a third wrote, “Nothing she can’t handle!” Anne rode horseback in the procession alongside her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, 60, and her nephew, William, Prince of Wales. Trooping the Colour is a pageantry event held every year to celebrate the Sovereign’s official birthday. Crowd’s line The Mall and surrounding streets to see the event which involves more than 1400 officers and soldiers, approximately 200 horses; over 400 musicians from 10 bands and Corps of Drums march and appearances from the royal family.
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