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Title: Princess Anne: The Unsung Hero of the Royal Family
Princess Anne, the epitome of grace and resilience, has always embraced her role as a spare in the royal family without complaint.
In stark contrast, Prince Harry is set to release a book titled “Spare,” in which he seemingly grumbles about his own position.
However, if Harry were to take a moment to observe, he would realize that there are many royals who are even more spare than he is, yet they bear no resentment.
While Harry and Meghan may be just a step away from the throne, Anne has gracefully accepted her place in the line of succession.
From the moment of her birth, Anne was considered the spare until the arrival of her younger brother, Andrew.
Later, when Edward was born, she found herself further down the line of succession.
It wasn't until the birth of Charlotte that the Queen changed the rules, ensuring that male heirs no longer supersede their female counterparts.
Unfortunately, this change was not applied retrospectively, which is why Anne still finds herself behind Lady Louise in the line.
However, as a child, Anne never dwelled on her position.
As she grew older, she understood her place and never felt the pressure that accompanies being an heir.
Moreover, she had the privilege of having a father who set a remarkable example for her to follow.
While Harry fails to comprehend the distinction between having two children versus four, or the difference between a ten-year age gap and a two-year age gap, it is essential to recognize that his role as a senior royal was secure due to his position as the second son of a king and the only brother of a king.
He was never in danger of becoming an Andrew, despite efforts by others to explain this to him.
In essence, Harry's role in the royal family mirrors that of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II, not Prince Andrew.
Interestingly, we never saw Princess Anne gracing the cover of a book complaining about her position, did we, Harry?
To add to her extraordinary journey, Princess Anne experienced a harrowing attempted kidnapping, during which two individuals were shot.
However, she did not resort to legal action to demand extra security for herself.
Instead, she chose to channel her energy into making a difference.
Princess Anne has become renowned as the hardest working royal, undertaking an impressive 300 engagements each year.
She has not pursued lucrative deals with platforms like Netflix or Spotify, nor has she sought attention through high-profile interviews with Oprah.
Instead, she simply dedicates herself to her duties.
It is disheartening that Harry and Meghan expect people to spend their hard-earned money on their grievances, especially when many individuals have endured immense suffering over the past two years, leaving them financially strained.
Yet, they request that whatever remains of their resources be used to subsidize their extravagant lifestyle, valued at a staggering $14 million.
It seems that Harry's main concern lies in the fact that his brother, William, will have more power and greater titles than him.
However, Harry grew up with the same privileges and continues to enjoy them.
Blaming King Charles, Prince William, or anyone else for his current situation only reveals his jealousy and bitterness.