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Princess Anne just had the most unexpected K-pop moment in Seoul


The Princess met up with the K-Pop band NMIXX


The Queen is one of the busiest members of her family© PA Images via Getty Images
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
JULY 17, 2026 8:09 PM EDT

Princess Anne is in the midst of a royal tour in Asia. Over the past week, the Princess has met up with different notorious people from the continent, including the President of South Korea and one of the most prominent pop acts of the region.

The Princess has been visiting various businesses and important locations in Asia© PA Images via Getty Images
The Princess has been visiting various businesses and important locations in Asia

In photos and videos captured online, Princess Anne was photographed meeting members of the pop band NMIXX, made up of six women: Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin. 

The video showed the Princess wearing a cream colored ensemble as she greeted the different band members, who bowed and shook hands with the representative of the British royal house. 

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More details about Anne's visit to Asia

Over the past couple of days, Princess Anne has visited different locations, including the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, where she laid a wreath marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River. She also met up with veterans of the Korean War and visited the Hyundai manufacturer.

The Princess was accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and will be visiting Thailand, where they're scheduled to visit a school, and to meet with figures like Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and King Rama X and Queen Suthida. She's expected to pay her respects to Thailand's Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit, who died last year. 

The Queen is one of the busiest members of her family© PA Images via Getty Images
The Queen is one of the busiest members of her family

Princess Anne is one of the most prominent figures in the British royal family, being one of its most active members. Over the years, she's consistently attended public engagements representing her family. She's involved in numerous arms of the royal family institution, being a patron of charities while also attending events related to sport and the military, two areas of expertise for her.

She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and is the sister of King Charles. At the time of her birth, she was third in line of succession to the throne. She's currently 18th in line to the throne.

Princess Anne wore pearls during official engagements in Bangkok, subtly echoing Queen Elizabeth II's signature style.© LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA
The Princess works with numerous charities and organizations