Princess Anne completed her first royal tour of 2025 this week as she jetted off alone to South Africa. The Princess Royal, 74, visited for two days from January 21 to c arry out a series of engagements in the country.

The former naval officer’s injury comes seven months after the Princess Royal was also injured at their home, Gatcombe Park, last summer

The Princess Royal has started her two-day trip to South Africa solo, as her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence drops out of the visit. Anne began her visit to Cape Town alone after Sir Tim suffered a suspected torn ligament while working on her Gatcombe estate, it is understood.

Princess Anne stepped out in South Africa on her own as her husband was forced to pull out of the international trip after suffering an injury to his hand. Anne arrived in Cape Town for a two-day visit on Tuesday,

Princess Anne's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, will not be joining her today in South Africa due to an injury.

Anne’s visit wrapped up on the final day of her two-day trip to South Africa, where she also toured the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. She also commemorated the sacrifices of black South Africans and other races who played a vital role as military labourers during the First World War.

Princess Anne has once again donned her favourite Adidas Team GB sunglasses whilst battling the sweltering 33C heat during her two-day visit to South Africa. The Princess Royal was spotted wearing the iconic white-framed shades during a tour of the South African Riding for the Disabled Association in Cape Town.

Princess Anne has honoured black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles during World War I. Anne unveiled the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial as president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on Wednesday.