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👑🇿🇦❤️ PRINCESS ANNE IN SOUTH AFRICA — TWO REMARKABLE DAYS OF DEDICATION, HERITAGE & HEARTFELT ROYAL SERVICE! While King Charles and Queen Camilla were completing their Caribbean tour, Princess Anne was quietly carrying out an important two-day programme in Cape Town on 3–4 November 2026. From supporting farmers and small-business owners to strengthening equestrian ties and honouring a Second World War veteran, this was a visit that beautifully reflected her lifelong commitment to service. And what a busy two days they were! 🇿🇦 TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER — A WARM WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN Princess Anne arrived at Cape Town International Airport, where she was welcomed by Lisa Weedon, Acting British High Commissioner to South Africa. This marked her sixth visit to South Africa, a country with which she has maintained longstanding connections through her royal duties. 🌾 THE COMMONWEALTH AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE Her Royal Highness attended the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference at the Century City Conference Centre. As President of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, Princess Anne has long supported the agricultural communities whose work sustains families, economies and livelihoods. The conference brought together farmers, agricultural leaders and the next generation of professionals from across the Commonwealth. Among the important subjects discussed were climate resilience, sustainable farming, leadership and the future of global food production. Because behind every meal on our tables are farmers, agricultural workers and communities whose contributions are too often taken for granted. ❤️ Princess Anne also attended the Society’s Annual General Meeting that afternoon. 🍽️ AN EVENING CELEBRATING AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS Her first day concluded with the Society’s Dinner at De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant in Cape Town. It was another opportunity to recognise the relationships connecting agricultural communities across the Commonwealth. 🇿🇦 WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER — PEOPLE, OPPORTUNITY & REMEMBRANCE 🌾 RETURNING TO THE AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE Princess Anne returned to the Century City Conference Centre for another day of the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference. The discussions highlighted the importance of international cooperation, innovation and supporting future generations of farmers. 🐎 VARSFONTEIN STUD — STRENGTHENING EQUESTRIAN TIES Next came a visit to Varsfontein Stud in Paarl, where the Princess Royal learned about the important equestrian relationship between South Africa and the United Kingdom. The engagement highlighted a new bilateral trade protocol concerning the import and export of horses between the two countries. For Princess Anne, whose lifelong passion for horses is well known, this was a particularly fitting engagement. But beyond her personal interest, the visit recognised an industry supporting breeders, veterinary professionals, rural businesses and international trade. 💻 SUPPORTING TOWNSHIP ENTREPRENEURS At the Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, Princess Anne viewed a showcase connected with the Township Digital Market Access programme. Supported by the UK–South Africa Tech Hub and delivered by 22 on Sloane, the initiative helps small businesses develop digital skills and reach customers through online marketplaces. Imagine having a wonderful product, a promising business idea or a talent you want to share, but struggling to reach customers beyond your immediate community. Programmes like this can help open those doors. By highlighting the entrepreneurs involved, Princess Anne brought attention to the determination, creativity and ambition found within South Africa’s communities. ❤️ Continues in the👇🏼 #PrincessAnne #ThePrincessRoyal #RoyalFamily #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #CommonwealthAgriculture #VarsfonteinStud #RoyalEngagements #BritishRoyalFamily