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Princess Anne<\/a> was labelled \u201cterrifying\u201d live on television this week, as Gyles Brandreth<\/a> sparked laughter and shock during a This Morning<\/a> debate. The comment emerged during a discussion about accents, but quickly snowballed into a revealing royal exchange.\u00a0<\/p>\n While the word raised eyebrows, it was soon followed by warm praise and personal anecdotes. The moment offered a rare glimpse into how the Princess Royal is perceived behind palace walls.<\/a><\/p>\n The conversation unfolded on Monday as Brandreth, 77, and royal expert Camilla Tominey sat alongside presenters Cat Deeley<\/a> and Ben Shephard<\/a>, while debating about how accents shape perception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cat, 49, referenced Erin Doherty, who famously portrayed Princess Anne, 75, in The Crown, noting how the actress would rehearse Anne\u2019s distinctive voice aloud to get into character.<\/p>\n That prompted Brandreth to weigh in with a bold claim. \u201cIf you do an impression of Princess Anne, you can do anything you want,\u201d he said, before adding: \u201cShe\u2019s a bit terrifying.\u201d<\/p>\n The remark drew audible reactions from the studio, with laughter and raised eyebrows in equal measure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Brandreth then turned to his co-hosts, asking whether they had met the Princess Royal. Ben, 51, was quick to interject, saying: \u201cShe is wonderful.\u201d<\/p>\n Brandreth immediately echoed the sentiment, replying: \u201cYes she is wonderful.\u201d He continued warmly: \u201cShe is a remarkable person, the service she has given, is incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n The tone shifted from playful to personal as Brandreth recalled a memorable encounter with the Princess Royal at a charity dinner.<\/p>\n \u201cI sat down next to her,\u201d he explained, setting the scene. \u201cThe way the tables were placed we had to sit thigh by thigh,\u201d he added, making clear it was an uncomfortably tight arrangement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Camilla Tominey was visibly stunned, pulling a face as Cat and Ben burst out laughing. Brandreth continued: \u201cI made a joke about this, although it was no laughing matter. We spent the whole of this dinner [squashed]. I have had a bad back for years.\u201d<\/p>\n The anecdote sent the studio into hysterics, but Cat was quick to steer the conversation back to Erin Doherty\u2019s performance. With a grin, she quipped, \u201cWell, maybe why Erin gets served more quickly is if she uses a Princess Anne voice.\u201d<\/p>\n The comments come during a challenging week for the Royal Family, with Prince Harry<\/a> returning to the UK to give evidence in his ongoing legal battle against the publishers of the\u00a0Daily Mail.<\/a><\/p>\n