King Charles Tops the List
Despite continuing cancer treatment, the monarch is said to have completed an impressive 532 official engagements over the year. Although the Princess Royal worked more days overall, she carried out 478 engagements, falling short of her brother’s total.
King Charles’ busy diary included numerous domestic visits across the UK, along with overseas trips to Italy, Canada and Poland. His workload reportedly increased in early 2025 after he received positive updates regarding his health.
In a recent cancer update, the king revealed that his treatment would be reduced in the New Year, attributing his progress to “early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders”.
Challenging Long-Held Assumptions
Princess Anne has long been regarded as the hardest-working member of the royal family, but this year appears to mark a shift.
Royal reporter Patricia Treble, who compiled the engagement figures using data from the Court Circular, emphasized the significance of King Charles’ achievement.