00:03Princess Anne is no longer the hardest-working royal in the family.
00:07According to the Court Circular of 2025, King Charles III was the busiest member of the firm this year, with 532 engagements.
00:17Princess Anne came in second with 478 appearances.
00:21Prince Edward clocked in third with 313.
00:24Despite his ongoing health battle, King Charles III threw himself into his work.
00:29Considering he spent the entire year undergoing regular cancer treatment,
00:33the king set the pace when it comes to royal duty for the House of Windsor, expert Patricia Treble told The Mirror.
00:39While Princess Anne is long known for tireless public service, King Charles III and Prince Edward also stepped up.
00:45Royal commentator Patricia Treble said the three siblings dominated the working year, each exceeding 300 engagements.
00:52Charles led with 532 as of December 18.
00:56Anne logged 478, and Edward recorded 313.
01:00Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, came in fourth place with 235 engagements.
01:06Queen Camilla scored fifth place with 228, while Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, came in sixth place with 212.
01:13Prince William placed seventh with 202, followed by Burgette, Duchess of Gloucester, in eighth with 113, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in ninth with 77, and Kate Middleton, finishing last with 68.
01:27The number of royal appearances rose in 2025 compared with 2024.
01:33Royal commentator Patricia Treble said 2024 was unusual as two senior royals underwent surgery and cancer treatment, reducing engagements and affecting spouses' workloads.
01:43In 2025, she said, the family appeared to make up for lost time, hosting three state visits at Windsor Castle, one more than usual that year.
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