Retirement isnt really an option for Princess Anne in King Charles scandal-ridden monarchy

Princess Anne, known as the “hardest-working royal,” has no plans to step down.In a new interview with the Press Association, King Charles’ sister said she isn’t scaling back on her royal responsibilities in the coming years.Anne, 74, revealed that when it comes to retiring “it isn’t really an option.”“I don’t think there’s a retirement program on this particular life,” said the Princess Royal, as quoted by the BBC.

“It really isn’t written in, no.”Several royal experts told Fox News Digital they’re not surprised, as Charles’ idea of a “slimmed down monarchy” has been plagued with problems.“How can Princess Anne retire? The slimmed-down monarchy needs her,” said British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard. “Her quick mind is perfect for her work with the 300+ charities, organizations and military regiments in the U.K.and overseas.

She gives great value to all and has done so since her first public engagement at age 18.”“Princess Anne has made it clear she disagrees with the concept, associated with King Charles, of a slimmed-down monarchy,” noted royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.“Her point was that it was already slimmed down without the Sussexes and Prince Andrew.It is certainly no surprise that the member of the royal family who usually is the hardest-working royal has no plans to retire.

Senior working members of the royal family rarely do.”Anne’s commitment to “The Firm” is seen as a sign of good news for the royal family, which was buffeted by health concerns last year. The medical odyssey began last January when royal officials announced that the king, 76, would receive treatment for an enlarged prostate and his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, would undergo abdominal surgery.Then in February last year, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was receiving treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.Six weeks later, Kate said she, too, was undergoing treatment for cancer.The strain on ...