The Princess Royal has attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey and Sark.
Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, spent today in Sark (10 May) for the island's own 80th Liberation Day.
Her Royal Highness heard about occupation experiences and the military significance of the island during the war.
She also became the first royal to cross the La Coupée to Little Sark.
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (1)
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (2)
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (3)
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (4)
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (5)
- HRH Princess Anne in Sark for Liberation 80, 10th May 2025. Credit Chris George (6)
Yesterday (9 May), Princess Anne spent time in Guernsey.
She met people who lived through the Occupation, as well as evacuees and veterans in St Peter Port and later down at L'Eree.
Her Royal Highness also conveyed this message on behalf of the King:
"To my most loyal people in the Island of Guernsey, I send my warmest greetings on this the Eightieth Anniversary of your Liberation from enemy occupation.
"I was interested to learn that this occasion will be commemorated and celebrated by people of all ages, with a focus on the ever-decreasing number who lived through the War, whether they were evacuees to the United Kingdom, stayed in occupied Guernsey or were forcibly deported to Europe.
"I also note today the attendance of leaders and people from Biberach, with whom Guernsey has so successfully reconciled itself since the War.
"I am delighted that The Princess Royal has the opportunity to represent me on this special day in the Island’s calendar.
"The Queen and I have particularly fond memories of our all-too-brief visit to Guernsey last year and the wonderfully generous welcome we received.
"As always, I am most grateful for your continued allegiance and loyalty and I am pleased to reaffirm the close ties that have existed for so long between the Crown and the people of the Bailiwick.
"My thoughts and prayers remain with you for your future happiness and the prosperity of your beloved Island."
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (1)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (2)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (3)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (4)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (5)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (6)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (7)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (8)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (9)
- HRH Princess Anne Visit to Guernsey, 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day, May 9th 2025 (10)
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