However, speaking of the Festival, the pragmatic Princess has expressed her concerns over the future of Gatcombe. In an interview with Country Life magazine in 2009, Anne spoke about her life at home, and the balance of owing a working farm and hosting events. "I do worry that one day we'll be told that we can't have organic status any more," she said.

Speaking to Countryfile previously, Anne spoke about her life on the estate, revealing: "This is not something that comes free, this has got to pay its way, otherwise I can't stay here."

However, in March of 2024 Peter Phillips, the director of the event, made an announcement about the cancellation of the Festival of British Eventing for the first time in 40 years due to the cost of living crisis.

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