Princess Anne in Edinburgh as she meets military performers in Royal Tattoo
Princess Anne visited Edinburgh to meet with international military performers rehearsing for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. She was accompanied by other members of the Royal Family during the visit.
Why it matters
The event is a major cultural fixture in Scotland, and royal involvement underscores its significance to national tradition.
-Credit:Lesley Martin/PA Wire Princess Anne was spotted in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning as she met with military staff in the Royal Tattoo . The Princess Royal has been a patron of the event since 2006, and often meets with international performers during rehearsals.
On Wednesday, August 5, she spoke with members of the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Royal Air Force, and others. Princess Anne donned a tartan skirt and a cream jacket as she held a bouquet of flowers gifted to her.
She watched the rehearsal at Redford Barracks after chatting with various groups taking part. Known as the 'hardest working royal', Princess Anne was in Glasgow just last week for the Commonwealth Games .
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