The Plan B approach could be put into force after a “brutal” year for the Royal Family, in the words of Prince William. This was because both the King and Princess Kate had to temporarily step back from royal duties for cancer treatment.

Princess Anne spoke about if and when she'll ever retire from her working royal role. Inside the Princess Royal's candor.

It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so.” Princess Anne has long been regarded as the hardest-working royal, often carrying out more engagements than the rest of her family members in a given year.

Princess Anne, the hardest-working royal of the Firm, has revealed how retirement isn’t really an option for the working royals.