👑 “For Princess Anne, this visit to Greece is far more personal than it first appears” The royal has returned to her late father Prince Philip’s homeland for an emotional anniversary steeped in history and remembrance

Princess Anne Attends the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

This week, Princess Anne, Princess Royal visited Greece to attend commemorations marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The Princess, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, attended services commemorating Commonwealth, Allied, and Greek personnel who lost their lives in defensive actions during the battle.

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

The Princess and Sir Tim met relatives of those who fought in the 1941 battle, watched fly-pasts by the Red Arrows, and attended a traditional Cretan flag parade commemorating the battle. The Princess also visited Athens, where she met President Konstantinos Tasoulas and attended events in her role as President of the The Mission to Seafarers.

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

 

Princess Anne wore a red satin jacket, and a beige tweed jacket, and a floral print silk dress

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