Princess Anne discusses her brother King Charles’ upcoming coronation and emphasizes that there will be no surprises as he steps into his role as monarch. In an exclusive interview with CBC News, she expresses confidence that King Charles will remain committed to his level of service, as he has been working toward this role for a good part of his life as the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. The coronation will mark the formal investiture of King Charles with regal power, and the rest of the Royal Family will determine how to best support him going forward. Princess Anne reflects on her own experiences with her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for a very long time with a predictable rhythm to the activities. Recent headlines in the U.K. have speculated about what changes the new King will introduce, including reducing the number of working royals, cutting back royal staffing, and continuing to champion causes. Polls suggest a drop in support for the monarchy in both Canada and the U.K. since Queen Elizabeth’s death, but Princess Anne emphasizes the monarchy’s importance in providing a degree of stability that is hard to come by any other way. The Royal Family sees themselves as supporting the King and showcasing the good in the communities in which they work. Princess Anne also discusses her role in the coronation as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting and her upcoming trip to Canada to mark the 175th anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars.
