**Princess Charlotte’s “Royal Apprenticeship”: How Princess Anne Is Preparing Her for a Life of Duty**
*Published December 19, 2025, 7:45 p.m. ET*
Princess Charlotte is already receiving a crash course in royal protocol from her great-aunt, Princess Anne, as she prepares for a future that could see her inherit the prestigious Princess Royal title. This position carries with it centuries of responsibility and ceremonial expectation, and sources tell RadarOnline.com that the lessons are already being shared with the 10-year-old—even though she is only third in line to the throne.
### Princess Charlotte’s Royal Apprenticeship
Princess Anne’s guidance goes far beyond protocol and formalities. She is teaching Charlotte how to gracefully start and end conversations—a skill that even her mother, Kate Middleton, found tricky at first. However, growing up in the royal family means Charlotte already understands the subtle cues used to navigate any situation.
Insiders describe Charlotte’s preparation as a kind of “royal apprenticeship” in public life. She’s learning to manage appearances, anticipate reactions, and exercise the soft power expected of a royal. “Charlotte is learning how to hold a room’s attention quietly,” one insider shares. “It’s about observing others and knowing the right moments to step back—abilities most people only develop much later in life.”
Another source adds, “Kate has done a great job guiding her, but Anne’s expertise as the Princess Royal is irreplaceable. Charlotte is receiving instruction from the absolute best. However, these are essentially succession lessons for when Princess Anne departs, so the little one is being schooled on huge issues for a young mind—including death and the international responsibilities that come with being a royal.”
### A Taste of Royal Formalities—and Fashion
Charlotte has already dipped her toes into royal traditions, particularly with her experimentation with formal headpieces. At the coronation of King Charles III, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, she wore a sparkling Alexander McQueen headpiece designed by Jess Collett. Paired with a snow-white cape dress, the accessory echoed her mother’s style and hinted at the ceremonial elegance she will be expected to emulate in the future.
### Breaking With Tiara Tradition?
Historically, there is precedent for royal women wearing tiaras before marriage. Princess Margaret wore the Cartier Halo tiara to a state banquet in 1956—four years before her wedding. Princess Anne herself was photographed in a tiara as a teenager, long before her 1973 wedding to Captain Mark Phillips.
“Charlotte could break with tradition if she chose,” a palace source shared, “but it’s really more about the right timing and situation than rigid rules.”
### The Future Princess Royal
Charlotte’s eventual debut as a working royal—and potential wearer of a true tiara—will mark a new chapter in her life, combining personal milestones with centuries-old traditions. Recent reports from December 2025 suggest the bond between Anne and Charlotte has become “famously simpatico,” with Anne helping to shape the modern-day meaning of a royal role that has existed since 1642.
“For now,” one source says, “the young princess is in training and continues to learn the delicate balance of influence, duty, and poise that has defined generations of British royalty.”
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*Featured Image: Princess Charlotte and Princess Anne at a recent royal event (Getty Images)*
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