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

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,

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

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.

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.

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.

The Princess Royal has set out for a two day visit to South Africa on her own after an injury changed the plan. Princess Anne is beginning a two day South African trip but

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.

The Princess Royal walked down a line of riders sat on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers.

The Princess Royal donned her favourite sunglasses for the start of a two-day trip to South Africa where she admitted to owning more ponies than she should.She walked down a line of riders sat on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers that accompany the children whenever they are in the saddle.