Princess Anne has become the guest of honour during the first day of The Great Yorkshire Show - bringing crowds out to get a glimpse of the Royal family member.
As the iconic event's 163rd year kicked off on Tuesday (July 12) at Harrogate Showground, The Princess Royal was tipped to make an appearance throughout the day.
Despite her visit being kept under wraps, presumably because of Royal protocols, a helicopter was spotted landing near the venue just after 11.30am today.
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After the vehicle landed on-site, several photos from members of the public started appearing on social media about Princess Anne making her way through the Show.
So far, she has visited the food tent and spoke to several cheesemakers, and has made her way to the Cattle Judging Rings.
As a patron of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society and of the Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Princess Anne is well versed in agriculture.
This is also not her first time at the Great Yorkshire show.
She visited in 2014 and 2018 - carrying on the tradition of a Royal family regularly visiting the Yorkshire event since its very first show in 1838.
While having a Royal family member at the Cattle Judging Rings was overwhelmingly significant, it was also a celebration for the shorthorn breed, who are celebrating their 200th year - a move that saw 200 shorthorn cattle arrive on the showground this morning.
During her appearance at the cattle judging area, Princess Anne spoke to everyone showcasing their cattle, as well as making numerous jokes with those present.
Members of the public were also seen snapping photos of the Royal member at the side of the judging area.
Speaking about her visit, the director of The Great Yorkshire Show, Charles Mills, said: "We are honoured that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be visiting The Great Yorkshire Show and I shall be proud to accompany her throughout. This will be a very special year for The Shorthorn Breed and what better way to mark the anniversary than with a visit from their patron and wonderful Royal visitor."
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