Princess Anne Declines Queen Camilla's Gesture to Break Royal Protocol

During a University of London event, Princess Anne politely upheld royal traditions despite Queen Camilla's attempt to show deference.

Queen Camilla invited Princess Anne to enter a room first during a joint royal engagement, an act that would have broken royal precedence rules.
Princess Anne, aware of royal protocol, politely declined and insisted that Camilla, as queen, should enter first in line with tradition.
The two royals attended the University of London’s Foundation Day, where Anne, as chancellor, presented Camilla with an honorary doctorate of literature for her contributions to literacy promotion.
Camilla and Anne showcased their close bond during the event, sharing laughs, posing for photos, and participating in ceremonial activities together.
Camilla later withdrew from the Royal Variety Performance due to lingering symptoms of a chest infection, with King Charles attending in her place.