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The royals’ SECRET WEAPON

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She should be queen’ sighs an onlooker as the Princess Royal carries on talking despite a ‘naughty pony’ untying itself to wander over and join in the conversation.

Unfazed, the princess continues to charm the Pony Club dignitaries, grooms and children at a Preston equestrian centre, while stroking the pony’s ears.

‘She’s amazing… she’s a dynamo,’ says Pony Club CEO Marcus Capel, ‘she didn’t mind a bit.’

The visit is one of around 450 she will carry out this year; including at least 20 investitures where she is on

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