The Princess Royal was presented with the Longines Ladies Award during a ceremony at The Natural History Museum in London June 13. The award, in its fourth renewal, celebrates women who have consistently performed at the highest level and made a significant contribution to the equestrian industry through their work.
The Princess Royal competed with the British Eventing team, and was European Champion in 1971 as well as BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. She was also nominated for Sportswoman of the Year. The Princess Royal has served as president of the International Equestrian Federation and the British Olympic Association. She was instrumental in London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics and was a member of the Olympics organising committee.
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