Queen Elizabeth; Princess Anne.Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty; Yoweri Museveni
Princess Anneis keeping the memory of her motherQueen Elizabethclose during her latest royal tour.
Princess Anne, 72, is in Uganda on a four-day visit to the African country with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
As patron of Save the Children U.K., she met families in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement on Thursday to learn more about the impact conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has had on children’s lives. Uganda currently hosts 5 million refugees, the largest refugee population in Africa.
The Princess Royal became the Patron of Save the Children U.K. in 2017 after serving as the charity’s President since 1970.
Princess Anne.Save the Children UK
“I was shocked to hear the news of the tragic loss of life,” Anne said in a statement on Thursday. “The work of Sense International across many countries is hugely appreciated, working with such a vulnerable group of children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and staff.”
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The trip to Uganda marks the second foreign trip for Princess Anne since the Queen died in September. Shespent a few daysin the U.S. earlier this month, including riding the Staten Island Ferry in New York City.
She has also been continuing with her domestic royal work, such as handing out honors on behalf of her brother King Charles III — including one forex-James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
source: people.com
