Helena Chard described Anne as a “trusted” family member who offers sound advice and has taken Princess Charlotte under her wing, seeing similarities between Charlotte and her younger self and believing Charlotte could inherit her title in the future. Hilary Fordwich also praised Anne’s dedication to duty, saying the younger royals could learn a lot from her.
The bond between Charles and Anne extends beyond sibling support. Anne is Charles’s closest and most trusted confidant, not hesitating to share her thoughts on both personal and professional matters. An anonymous royal aide told Women’s Day Magazine that Charles had mixed emotions regarding Anne’s decision to continue her royal duties. While he’s overjoyed that she won’t step down, he also can’t bear the thought that she might feel obligated to keep working due to his cancer diagnosis. The conversation between them was unusually emotional, and Charles reportedly broke down in tears over Anne’s lifelong loyalty to him. In private, he’s simply overjoyed that she’ll be there with him until the end.