Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, have arrived in Cowes for a Cowes Week event.

The royals are attending an event at the Royal Yacht Squadron today.

The Princess Royal is a royal honourary member of the Royal Yacht Squadron and was warmly greeted by a big crowd of well-wishers.

She was accompanied by Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon.

Isle of Wight County Press: Picture by Sienna Anderson.Picture by Sienna Anderson. (Image: Sienna Anderson)

She was in Cowes just ten days ago, attending the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 50th Edition of Fastnet Race Dinner.

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The Fastnet Race is a biennial offshore yacht race, taking competitors along landmarks including The Needles, Portland Bill, Lizard Point, Land’s End, Fastnet Rock, Bishop’s Rock off the Scillies and Cherbourg breakwater in France.

Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne arrives at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.

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Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne arrives at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.

UPDATE: See more photos and videos of the royal visit, including Princess Anne taking the salute on the roof of the Royal Yacht Squadron.