Did William and Kate give too much away when Princess Anne returned to work?

They tweeted: ‘Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon!’ – a message that Aunty Anne mightn’t appreciate.

A mole reports that medical advice was for the Princess Royal to rest up over the summer, the results of head injuries not always being immediately obvious – but Anne isn’t noted for doing what she’s told.

William might have had another reason to see Anne back ‘so soon’. She can share the burden of investitures.

So far this year there have been 25, with Anne presiding at 17.

A bit too keen? William and Kate may have given too much away when Princess Anne returned to work following her accident with a horse

A bit too keen? William and Kate may have given too much away when Princess Anne returned to work following her accident with a horse

A mole reports that medical advice was for the Princess Royal to rest up over the summer, the results of head injuries not always being immediately obvious ¿ but Anne isn't noted for doing what she's told

A mole reports that medical advice was for the Princess Royal to rest up over the summer, the results of head injuries not always being immediately obvious – but Anne isn’t noted for doing what she’s told

Ulterior motive? William may have been particularly pleased Princess Anne is back - as she can now help with the burden of investitures

Ulterior motive? William may have been particularly pleased Princess Anne is back – as she can now help with the burden of investitures

X-pressing their delight: The couple wrote a message on social media to the Princess Royal

X-pressing their delight: The couple wrote a message on social media to the Princess Royal