Princess Anne to assume Harry's military duty

With all of the controversy surrounding Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's move away from their duties, the royal family has been in major damage control to ensure the Palace remains comparatively unaffected by the rolling media coverage.

One such move is set to see Princess Anne make royal history by taking over Prince Harry's military role in the Royal Marines, the Sunday Times reports.

The 69-year-old Princess Royal is already associated with 65 military organisations and currently Chief Commandant for Women in the Royal Navy.

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Subsequent to the assumption of Harry's role, she will become the first female Captain General of the Royal Marines when the Duke of Sussex gives up his military commands later this year.

The Queen announced last month that as part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new arrangement, which involves them becoming 'financially independent', the prince is required to step back from his 'official military appointments' from Spring 2020.

This includes Captain General of the Royal Marines - a role he was handed by the Queen in December 2017, succeeding the Duke of Edinburgh.

Harry is also the Commodore-in-Chief Small Ships and Diving in the Royal Navy, and the Honorary Air Commandant at RAF Honington in Suffolk.

Prince Philip, who was Captain General for 64 years, was reportedly keen for his daughter to take over the role from his grandson.

It is hoped Anne's appointment will prove inspirational to women considering a career in the Armed Forces.