The Princess Royal will visit Lerwick as part of the Tall Ships races.
Princess Anne will be accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the weekend, visiting some of the event sites, meeting crew members and sponsors and viewing some of the ships.
They will also attend the Captains’ Dinner.
News of their visit comes just weeks after the couple attended Portsoy Boat Festival. Her Royal Highness officially opened the two-day event to mark its 30th anniversary, and hailed it as a “beacon” of cultural knowledge.
The Tall Ships races will take place in Shetland between July 26 and 29.
Shetland Tall Ships Ltd chairman Malcolm Bell welcomed the princess’ involvement.
Exciting to have royal visit
He said: “It is exciting to confirm a royal visit for the international Tall Ships races’ visit to Lerwick.
“The event was already shaping up to be an important occasion for the whole of Shetland, and this news only adds to the significance.”
During the event, dozens of tall ships will be berthed in the port.
Lord Lieutenant Bobby Hunter believes the visit provides an excellent opportunity for HRH to learn more about the spectacular event and the positive impact it will have on participants and the Shetland community.
He said: “I am pleased that HRH the Princess Royal will be visiting Shetland to experience the Tall Ships Races 2023.
“HRH knows the many benefits that sail training can provide for young people and will hear first-hand from some of them during her time in Lerwick.
“As well as spending time aboard some of the visiting vessels, HRH will meet representatives of Sail Training International and the many local organisations and people involved in hosting this spectacular community event.”
