Princess Anne’s sitting room

Aldom I thought the same as you did about the cushion. Someone who is into horse-rideing and has competed in the Olympics is very likely to have hip or back pain, and to feel more comfortable on a foam cushion. Most modern furniture is hell to actually sit on. It is designed to impress visitors with your trendy taste and and fat bank balance. That sofa and armchair are dog-friendly too.

Good for her - who cares what anyone else thinks of it, they are relaxed and happy.

her furniture's old fashioned,but I like it.I'm Anne's age,the room looks as if it belongs to somebody of her age,as does my house.I 'm not a fan of minimalist looking rooms,however I've got a few more modern items than Anne,little plaques with messages on,etc.

Remind me not to invite certain posters into my home.

I'd be happy in your home Elegran.

Exactly how I feel Elegran - my sofa is absolutely ancient. Over 40 years ago when I separated from my first husband I had no furniture and a friend was going to put his grandparents sofa in a skip but instead he gave it to me. I have had it re-upholstered several times but it is still going strong. Properly made!

I like homely homes too. I have often wondered how realistic it is to live in these 'styled' type homes that look immaculately clean and tidy. Is it difficult to keep them tidy all the time? Mind you I have an open fire and a dog so that takes some cleaning up after every day

Do not see one thing wrong with that room ,at least it is real not full of up to date tat that goes with being so called modern, reminds me of my home where I grew up many years ago , Never remember my parents buying new so called modern suite just because you tired of it after a while .I am 76 yrs and was same furniture all my life but then in that time it was real furniture not ikea or any other items that marketing deem to be The Thing of today ?

It was as I would have expected. When you are a royal Princess you don't have to bother with interior design and all that faff.
Wellie boots in the hall, doggie beds in the living room, bridles and tack hanging on the back of kitchen chairs.
I thought it looked very warm and homely.

I'm not a fan of the Monarchy but this isn't about that. It was nice that they shared the photo. I see nothing wrong with the room. Everybody has their own taste. It looks very cosy and they look happy.
I would not like to think anyone who visited me would be critical of my home.

I'm amazed at the number of people having an opinion on Princess Anne's living room. I guess her comment to these people would be......naff off!

Thanks twinnytwin, I did not realise there had been others, I will have to look up the others. Love nosing at how others live.

I spend more time looking at backgrounds on Zoom meetings than what is actually happening.

The Queens lounge is homely too isnt it? iirc
I just googled and in google images there is a picture of one of her rooms with red dot stickers all over it, from the daily mail!

this was the room I was thinking of
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/inside-queens-living-room-photographs-1758262

Good for her, she is so down to earth. I think if anyone commented on it, to her face, she would probably say, “you know where the door is”.

Naff all to do with anyone else how Anne lives. I have so much more respect for her than her brothers, Charles and Andrew. Wish she was succeeding her mother, she’d have made a good queen.

I think it looks cosy, comfortable and I would be very happy to be there. Particularly liked the dog's bed in the corner

I would not like to think anyone who visited me would be critical of my home.
Nadateturbe Me neither!
That did make me laugh though - a new friend very many years ago looked at the curtains I had put up temporarily in our new (new to us) house and said 'Eeh, luv, I wouldn't give them house room'!
When we moved again another new 'friend' came for coffee, gazed at my antique vases and said 'Why did you fetch them old things with you? I chuck everything out when I move and buy new'.
I don't have the old curtains, I do have the vases but haven't seen either 'friend' for years

Elegran

Paperbackwriter Maybe she finds the sofa she has is perfectly comfy and doesn't want a trendy new one?

What is this obsession so many people have of wanting to throw out anything old and replace it?

Hardcastle - "And I love it. I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine; and I believe, Dorothy (taking her hand), you’ll own I have been pretty fond of an old wife." She Stoops to Conquer, Oliver Goldsmith

I don't understand the need for getting rid of furniture and changing it for new every couple of years - surely it's better for the planet to buy good stuff (even second-hand) and look after it?

She's obviously more environmentally conscious than many.

When did the word "normalcy" enter the English language? What was wrong with "normality"?
(Not really interested in Royal Family just like nosying into people's homes)

It looks comfortable and lived in. No airs and graces. She is such a hard-working Royal she probably finds it cosy and a retreat for her.

Callistemon very outspoken "friends". You know who to leave the vases to in your will!

To each, their own - it works for her, she lives there.

I know I will be told this is a "lighthearted" discussion, the gossipy and judgemental tone of some comments is disturbing.

How many of those posters have a living room that others would not approved of?

Oh I thought the OP was " What do you think of Princess Anne’s sitting room at Gatcombe Are you surprised " Not what do you think of others replies.

It looks comfortable and homely, a place where she and her husband can fully relax and be themselves surrounded by their favourite mementoes. No doubt a pleasant change from the formal ornate palace decors, and I couldn't imagine her living in a minimalist abode. If they are happy there that's all that matters.

nadateturbe

Callistemon very outspoken "friends". You know who to leave the vases to in your will!