Princess Anne drew a crowd at Cowes Week today and took the salute at the Royal Yacht Squadron.

The Royal Marines and the Isle of Wight Sea Cadets marched past this afternoon while The Princess Royal stood on the roof of the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron on Cowes seafront.

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Earlier in the day she arrived on the Isle of Wight by helicopter, then was taken by car to the Squadron, with husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne arrived back in Cowes by RIBPrincess Anne arrived back in Cowes by RIB (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

There they met Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon and other dignitaries.

Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne in Cowes today, during Cowes Week.Princess Anne in Cowes today, during Cowes Week. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

As is tradition at Cowes Week, a 21 gun salute took place to mark the royal's arrival.

Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne received a warm welcome in Cowes.Princess Anne received a warm welcome in Cowes. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Her Royal Highness then went by boat, to a private event.

Isle of Wight County Press: Princess Anne in Cowes today.Princess Anne in Cowes today. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

She later arrived back on a RIB, before walking along the parade to meet members of the Royal Navy.