No rest for Anne! Princess Royal honours Team GB curling stars and Scottish police chief at Palace of Holyroodhouse – after attending King Constantine’s funeral in Athens
The Princess Royal has already had a busy week, and it’s only Wednesday.
The 72-year-old was today handing out investitures at the Palace of Holyroodhouse – including honours for Team GB’s curling team – after flying back from Athens, where she attended the funeral of King Constantine of Greece.
Dressed in full military uniform, the royal looked on sparkling form as she welcomed the latest people to be honoured to at the King’s official residence in Edinburgh.
Amongst those receiving awards were Scottish Team GB curling stars Mili Smith and Victoria Drummond.
A beaming Mili Smith, member of the British Olympic Curling Team, from Guildtown, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal today
![The 72-year-old Princess Royal attended the funeral of King Constantine of Greece on Monday in Athens with husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence - and was already back to work this afternoon in Scotland](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701023-11648655-image-a-12_1674043289613.jpg)
The 72-year-old Princess Royal attended the funeral of King Constantine of Greece on Monday in Athens with husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence – and was already back to work this afternoon in Scotland
![The Princess Royal and Smith enjoyed a chat as the curler was handed her MBE](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701025-11648655-image-m-22_1674044365221.jpg)
The Princess Royal and Smith enjoyed a chat as the curler was handed her MBE
![The latest round of investitures took place in the King's official residence in Edinburgh](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701029-11648655-image-a-10_1674043284888.jpg)
The latest round of investitures took place in the King’s official residence in Edinburgh
On Monday, the Princess Royal cut a sombre figure as she consoled Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece at his father King Constantine’s burial ceremony.
Anne, who was the late Greek monarch’s second cousin, attended King Constantine’s funeral in Athens with husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
They joined European royals – such as Queen Letizia of Spain, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium – at the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral for the public service.
![Also honoured was Victoria Drummond, vice skip in the British Olympic Curling Team](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701037-11648655-image-a-5_1674043234451.jpg)
Also honoured was Victoria Drummond, vice skip in the British Olympic Curling Team
![Drummond, from Stirling, appeared deep in conversation as she was made an MBE by the Princess Royal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701031-11648655-image-m-23_1674044476109.jpg)
Drummond, from Stirling, appeared deep in conversation as she was made an MBE by the Princess Royal
King Constantine passed away from a stroke on January 10 in the Greek capital at the age of 82 – more than 50 years after he was exiled in a military coup.
Princess Anne appeared stoic as she entered the cathedral in Athens with her husband.
The public funeral was followed by a 29km procession to Tatoi Palace, where a separate private ceremony was held, before Constantine will be laid to rest with other members of the Greek royal family.
![Drummond wore a striking blue dress, with matching hat and heels to attend the awards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66701033-11648655-image-a-7_1674043241107.jpg)
Drummond wore a striking blue dress, with matching hat and heels to attend the awards
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![Sir Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, is made a Knight Bachelor today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/11/66700455-0-image-a-1_1674042271565.jpg)
Sir Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, is made a Knight Bachelor today
![The Scottish police chief dips a knee as he receives his honour for services to policing and the public](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/11/66700457-0-image-a-2_1674042275364.jpg)
The Scottish police chief dips a knee as he receives his honour for services to policing and the public
![A life of duty: Sir Iain and the Princess Royal reflect on his work as Scotland's Chief Constable](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/12/66700459-11648655-image-m-25_1674044842135.jpg)
A life of duty: Sir Iain and the Princess Royal reflect on his work as Scotland’s Chief Constable
![Anne places the honour around the neck of Sir Iain Livingstone during the Investiture ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/18/11/66700451-0-image-a-3_1674042278548.jpg)
Anne places the honour around the neck of Sir Iain Livingstone during the Investiture ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday
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