Princess Anne seems to have found her formula for unlimited endurance by completely abstaining from alcohol.
From charity galas to sporting events and official engagements, the Princess Royal is rarely seen with a drink in hand.
Anne’s out-and-out lifestyle mirrors that of her younger brother, Andrew, who has also publicly confirmed that he avoids alcohol, saying he “didn’t have the stomach for it.”
The royal siblings stand out in a family where occasional indulgences are not uncommon.
Queen Elizabeth is said to have enjoyed a Dubonnet and gin cocktail inherited from her mother, while other family members have admitted to drinking to calm nerves amid the pressures of public life.
Captain Sir Nicholas Wright RN, Anne’s former private secretary, revealed on the ITV show Anne: The royal princess at 70 documentary that he was “very jealous” of the princess’s alcohol-free approach.
It’s a lifestyle choice that may partly explain her extraordinary energy during her multiple weekly commitments, where she manages complex schedules and large-scale events without missing a beat.
Even within the modern royal generation, coping strategies differ.
Prince Harry has openly discussed relying on alcohol and other substances to deal with the mental strain of life,
He described a period when he felt “mentally all over the place” and was willing to try anything to feel better.
