Princess Anne has been hailed as a 'class act' after her humble reaction to a surprise standing ovation at a Six Nations match in Milan on Saturday. The Princess Royal, patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, attended the Scotland versus Italy game as her brother, Prince Andrew, faced renewed scrutiny over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
During the match, fans rose to their feet to cheer and applaud Anne, who appeared stunned by the ovation. A lip-reading expert suggested she remarked: 'Oh dear, this is a surprise, isn't it? Though it's a good crowd, it's lively when they play.'
Social media users praised Anne's modesty and dedication. One wrote: 'She's a huge rugby fan, and she's a class act, it's no wonder.' Another commented: 'I don't think Princess Anne realises how much love there is for her.'
The ovation comes as Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing allegations that Prince Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as trade envoy with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
