Princess Anne has been hard at work last week on an important royal mission.
The Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, traveled to Greece for a week-long trip to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, a major World War II airborne invasion by Nazi Germany on the Greek island of Crete between May 20 and June 1, 1941.
An official statement on the royal family’s social media page offered more information: “Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Sir Tim Laurence, attended the memorial services for Commonwealth, Allied and Greek personnel who gave their lives in defensive action during the battle. ยป
During the trip, His Royal Highness and Sir Tim met relatives of those who fought in the battle, watched Red Arrows flypasts and watched the traditional Cretan flag parade in commemoration of the battle. Photographs from the trip also showed the princess laying a wreath.
King Charles’ sister also visited Athens where she met the President of the Hellenic Republic and attended events as President of the Mission to Seafarers.
