Princess Anne stepped out in London after King’s departure in the summer heatwave for an engagement celebrating the power of coaching.
The Princess Royal, 75, visited the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to attend the UK Coaches Conference, where she joined leading figures from all sectors of sport and coaching to discuss the future of coaching in Britain.
Anne, dressed for the high temperatures, opted for a light blue dress. As the UK’s Patron of Coaching since 1993, the Princess has spent more than three decades championing the role coaches play in helping people achieve their potential both on and off the field.
During the visit, he participated in a workshop with delegates before delivering the conference’s closing speech to more than 150 industry leaders.
The event focused on the opportunities and challenges facing modern coaching, including creating safer, more inclusive environments where both coaches and participants can thrive.
Mark Gannon, chief executive of UK Coaching, praised the Princess’ long-standing commitment to the organisation, describing her as a passionate advocate for coaches and the transformative impact they have on society.
He noted that their support over the years has been invaluable to the coaching community and highlighted the importance of their presence in the flagship conference.
The princess, a former Olympian who competed for Great Britain in equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, has long understood the dedication, resilience and guidance required to succeed at the highest level.
