{"id":2439973,"date":"2026-06-01T10:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2439973"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:42:24","slug":"i-made-huge-error-in-front-of-princess-anne-what-she-did-next-showed-true-colours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-made-huge-error-in-front-of-princess-anne-what-she-did-next-showed-true-colours\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I made huge error in front of Princess Anne \u2013 what she did next showed true colours&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_7e02ad\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">An artist opened up about her encounters with Princess Anne and the Prince and Princess of Wales, including an awkward moment that left her red-faced<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10861588\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Louise Pragnell reflected on her sittings with Princess Anne\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Louise Pragnell reflected on her sittings with Princess Anne<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/all-about\/princess-royal\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess Anne<!-- --><\/a> is said to have abandoned royal protocol during her first sitting with contemporary portrait artist Louise Pragnell. The artist has established a reputation through her artwork, producing works ranging from private commissions to large-scale group portraits.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Louise&#8217;s first meeting with the Princess Royal occurred in 2010 when Anne unveiled her painting, the Officers of the Household Cavalry. Reflecting on the meeting, the artist confessed to a huge blunder she made.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;She was the first royal I met and I got my curtsey all wrong. It was so embarrassing,&#8221; she revealed to Hello! Magazine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to the publication, the Princess Royal abandoned formal royal protocol during her first sitting with Louise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;She walked in and waved and said, &#8216;Hello&#8217;,&#8221; Louise remembered. &#8220;She&#8217;s a seriously impressive person. She had to stand in heavy robes for two hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Halfway through, I said, &#8216;Ma&#8217;am do you need a break?&#8217;. She was like, &#8216;No, do you need a break Louise?&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10992851\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10992851\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An individual engaged in the act of painting on a large canvas within an art studio. The individual, dressed in a red long-sleeved top, is positioned in front of a substantial canvas, using a paintbrush to apply strokes. In the background, there is a blurred image of another person seated at a table, surrounded by various art supplies. The setting appears to be a dedicated space for artistic creation and expression.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992851.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_louise-pragnell344.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992851.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_louise-pragnell344.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992851.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_louise-pragnell344.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992851.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_louise-pragnell344.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Louise Pragnell has built a reputation for her artwork\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Louise Pragnell has built a reputation for her artwork<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Princess Anne has subsequently sat for Louise on two occasions. In 2025, the artist completed a 2.5-metre portrait of the royal, commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The work shows the 75-year-old wearing formal Intelligence Corps Mess Dress, with every shade selected for its historical importance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the same interview, Louise also described another awkward encounter with royalty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In 2023, she presented her portrait of the Irish Guards to the Prince and Princess of Wales. However, moments before the Royal couple&#8217;s arrival, she noticed the easel starting to lean forward precariously.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We had people lying on the floor with screwdrivers [to fix it with minutes to spare]&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Looking back on her royal encounters, Louise said she noticed that they are particularly good &#8220;at putting people at ease&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;They&#8217;ll want to feel that I&#8217;m going to get what I need,&#8221; she continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dame Joanna Lumley has similarly praised Princess Anne&#8217;s composed and comforting demeanour in the past.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10992853\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10992853\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also joined the Prince and Princess of Wales\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992853.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Royal-Garden-Party-at-Buckingham-Palace.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992853.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Royal-Garden-Party-at-Buckingham-Palace.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992853.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Royal-Garden-Party-at-Buckingham-Palace.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/article10992853.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Royal-Garden-Party-at-Buckingham-Palace.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Louise also spoke of an awkward moment before meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Louise also spoke of an awkward moment before meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales<cite aria-label=\"Image: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Remembering the occasion she was awarded her damehood at Buckingham Palace in 2022, for services to drama, entertainment, and charitable causes, the actress confessed she started to &#8220;choke up&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It was only a small ceremony, hardly any people, 24 people there,&#8221; she recounted on Chris Evans&#8217; Virgin Radio Breakfast Show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;So it wasn&#8217;t like the big ones where they have the whole ballroom there and bands playing and everything &#8211; this was really quiet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Upon meeting the Princess Royal, Dame Joanna shared the compassionate words Anne offered to comfort her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;There was the Princess Royal smiling so sweetly and giving such a grin and I choked up and I couldn&#8217;t say a word and I said to her, &#8216;I can&#8217;t speak,&#8217; and she whispered, &#8216;Never mind, never mind&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An artist opened up about her encounters with Princess Anne and the Prince and Princess of Wales, including an awkward moment that left her red-faced Louise Pragnell reflected on her sittings with Princess Anne(Image: PA) Princess Anne is said to have abandoned royal protocol during her first sitting with contemporary portrait artist Louise Pragnell. 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