Princess Anne crowned the hardest-working royal in 2024 despite major health setback

King Charles, 76, and Princess Kate, 42, both had cancer treatment, which considerably reduced the number of engagements they were able to carry out.

In addition, the Princess Royal, 74, suffered a minor concussion in June after enduring a blow to the head from a horse.

Queen Camilla, 77, also battled a chest infection, which resulted in her stepping back from several outings.

Despite Anne's health setback, she was victorious in the list of hardest-working royals for 2024.

The mother-of-two carried out 395 engagements in the UK and 79 abroad, coming to a total of 474.

This resulted in 17 more engagements in 2024 than the year prior.

King Charles came in second place, despite undergoing cancer treatment, performing 329 engagements in the UK and 43 abroad, totalling 372 for the whole year.

Prince Edward, 60, came in third place with a total of 293 engagements.

The father-of-two was followed closely by his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, with 257 duties.

The Duke of Gloucester, 80, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, trailed behind Sophie with 216 engagements.

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Queen Camilla performed 182 engagements while Prince William, 42, carried out 166.

The Princess of Wales, who stepped back from public life to focus on her recuperation, carried out 13 engagements in 2024.

An honourable mention must also go to the Duchess of Gloucester, 78, who carried out 98 engagements.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Kent, 89, performed an impressive 97 duties.