Princess Anne praised by fans for reaction during Andrew scandal | Royal | News

Princess Anne has been called a “class act” for her modest reaction after receiving a surprise standing ovation during her final appearance at the weekend. Just as her disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor scandal broke in England, the Princess Royal traveled to Milan, Italy, to attend the Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy on Saturday.

Anne, who is the boss of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and a huge fan of the sport, was spotted on the big screen in the first match of the tournament in the country. Fans watching the match suddenly stood up and cheered and applauded the royal family, who were stunned by their reaction.

Just a second later he started smiling before commenting to the person next to him.

Speaking on behalf of lip-reading expert Nicola Hickling Betfair CasinoHe claimed Anne said: “Oh my God, isn’t this a surprise? It’s so lively when he plays, although it’s a good crowd.”

Fans loved Anne’s reaction and took to social media to praise her.

In a notable video on Instagram, one user wrote: “He’s a huge rugby fan and a classy player, no surprise.”

Another said: “I don’t think Princess Anne realizes how much love she has. She is a tie in the past with her mother/father and is deeply respected for her tireless work and service.”

A third user commented: “Didn’t realize the cheers were for her until someone told her I love that smile.”

A fourth added: “She deserved it too. HRH is her mother’s daughter. Hard-working, caring, intelligent and diligent for this role.”

A fifth said: “She is such a lovely woman. The hardest worker of the royal family and so nice to talk to when we meet her.”

Thames Valley Police has confirmed it is considering suggestions that Anne’s brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared secret reports about his role as Britain’s trade envoy with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.