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August 08, 2026
Princess Anne, Princess Royal joined sailors and spectators on the Isle of Wight to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Cowes Week.
Her Royal Highness kicked off the regatta by firing the cannon which sends the first fleet into the Solent.
The Princess - who is Admiral of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Patron of the Island Sailing Club, and Patron of UKSA - saw how the regatta is run for the thousands of competitors across more than 40 classes.
Her Royal Highness also took to the Solent herself, sailing out to watch the races first hand.
