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She is frequently considered the Royal Family's most industrious member with a direct, practical approach to her wide-ranging responsibilities. And as Princess Anne marks her milestone 75th birthday, it is precisely this understated manner that she is adopting for the occasion.
There will be no grand public celebration, and no television appearance - indeed, the sole way her birthday is being acknowledged is through a new commemorative coin from the Royal Mint, which marks the first time Anne's likeness has ever featured.
Last year, the Princess Royal carried out 474 engagements across the nation, as well as internationally, maintaining her status as the 'most dedicated' working Royal. The figure would have been considerably higher had she not been compelled to pause he