First stop was a slap up fish and chip lunch at Colmans Seafood Temple to mark 100 years of the home-grown hospitality business.
She enjoyed a classic seafront meal amongst invited guests and dignitaries, including Mayor of South Tyneside, Cllr Jay Potts, and Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear, Lucy Winskell.
Princess Anne then headed to South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade’s headquarters to mark the 160th year since the founding of the sea and clifftop life saving organisation.
There, she was welcomed by local schoolchildren and met with officers, volunteer rescuers and other brigade members, including Tom Fennelly, 79, the brigade’s honorary secretary, who said he was thrilled the anniversary was being marked in such a momentous way.
Here’s some highlights from a day to remember.
1. Royal welcome
The Princess Royal meeting Mayor of South Tyneside, Cllr Jay Potts. | Iconic Media Group
2. Keeping it in the family
Colmans is owned by the Ord family. Pictured: Dom Ord, father Richard Ord, mother Francis Ord and son Richard Ord. | Iconic Media Group
3. 2nd visit of the day
Following her lunch, Princess Anne visited South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade’s headquarters to mark the 160th year since the founding of the sea and clifftop life saving organisation. | Iconic Media
4. "It was an honour"
Princess Anne was greeted at Colmans by brothers Richard and Dom. | Iconic Media