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Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match

Posted by karenl on February 8, 2026, 12:54 am

"The Princess Royal received an unexpected standing ovation from rugby supporters in Rome after stadium cameras cut to the Princess Royal during a stoppage in Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Italy, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.

Footage circulating online shows the 75-year-old royal smiling politely in the stands as a roar of applause swept through the Stadio Olimpico during an injury break in the second half. According to spectators, Anne appeared unaware the cheers were directed at her until those seated nearby pointed it out.

The spontaneous tribute came during a rain-lashed contest that ended in a disappointing 18–15 defeat for Scotland – a result that deepened early fears of a difficult championship campaign for Gregor Townsend’s side."

https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/princess-anne-left-stunned-as-thousands-give-her-a-standing-ovation-in-italy-216707/

Princess Anne And Sir Tim Attended The Olympics Opening Ceremony

Posted by karenl on February 8, 2026, 12:57 am, in reply to "Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match"

https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/princess-anne-and-sir-timothy-laurence-delight-fans-with-warm-waves-at-winter-olympics-216701/

Re: Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match

Posted by Hollie24 on February 8, 2026, 2:29 am, in reply to "Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match"

I think people are finally seeing Anne for the amazing, hardworking, discreet, sensible, humorous woman she is.

Re: Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match

Posted by Karen on February 8, 2026, 6:12 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Anne Receives A Standing Ovation By Thousands At Scotland-Italy Rugby Match"

It's also due to the fact that the Patron of the Scottish Rugby Union never fails (unless it's unavoiable) to attend the Scottish matches. I have the memory of sitting in a bus at traffic lights. There was a small group of people waiting to cross the road. The road the bus was travelling on crosses the road that leads down to Holyroodhouse Palace. A murmur went round the bus as we realised that one of the people waiting to cross the road was the Princess Royal. A slightly louder voice on the bus was then heard to say "Oh, of course, Scotland are playing at Murrayfield today" Murrayfield Stadium is the Scottish Rudgby Stadium. Murmurs of agreement went round the bus. Also we all had smiles on our faces.

Milan is in the North of Italy and the Olympic Ceremony was 2 days ago. So Anne and Tim attended the Opening Ceremony on Friday and travel down to Rome to be at the Rugby match on Saturday. Unsung heroes they definitely are.

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