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The Princess Royal has been welcomed to Sri Lanka with a dazzling performance by traditional dancers. And in true Princess Anne style, she took it all in her stride by carrying her own bags off her commercial plane.

Princess Royal photographed in jacket and sensible shoes as she thanks airline staff on trip to Sri Lanka

Princess Anne kicked off the Royal Family's first tour of 2024 by arriving in Sri Lanka with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence - and royal fans spotted a relatable detail

The Princess Royal, 73, had a bag in each hand and a handbag as she walked down the planes steps at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayakewith, Sri Lanka.

The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence carried out a three-day whistle-stop tour of Sri Lanka in January 2024

Princess Anne showed her down-to-earth nature during her official trip to Sri Lanka, carrying her own bags on a commercial flight.

The Princess Royal attended a number of engagements marking the 75th anniversary of Britain’s diplomatic links with Sri Lanka.

The Princess Royal attended a number of engagements marking the 75th anniversary of Britain’s diplomatic links with Sri Lanka.

The Princess Royal attended a number of engagements marking the 75th anniversary of Britain’s diplomatic links with Sri Lanka.

The Kings 73-year-old sister is on the island on behalf of the British Government to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, packing in a raft of public engagements.