The Princess Royal is set to take on a major challenge at the behest of King Charles, who recently wrapped one of the most crucial tours for the monarchy.
The King’s sister, who has shown her dedication to the Crown time and time again, is now following up with another risky mission after the monarch’s high-stakes Caribbean visit.
Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, had arrived in the Falklands on Monday to kick off the important visit.
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Buckingham Palace had revealed that the trip is meant as a heritage and commemorative visit. However, the visit coincides with a controversial week in the region as the dispute over the island continues.
In her role as the Patron of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT), the Princess Royal will visit South Georgia from Monday to Friday, November 20.
She will be carrying out a series of engagements which will also include formally opening the new National Sports Complex in Stanley. It is believed that adequate security measures are in place for the visiting royal couple.
“It’s wonderful to have Her Royal Highness back in the Falklands,” members of the Legislative Assembly said in a welcome statement. “We are delighted they will get a chance to see the progress made in the Islands since their last visit in 2022.”
Anne will also visit Cape Pembroke Lighthouse and Tussac House and attend a reception at Government House.
There is an ongoing dispute between the UK and Argentina over the Falklands. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falklands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Meanwhile UK has an administration in the area since 1833. There is a hearing by The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on Argentina’s request to halt the UK oil project in the area. It began the day Anne arrived and will continue on till Tuesday.
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