Royal visitor Princess Anne is due to arrive in Bermuda today for a weekend visit to take part in celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Newport-to-Bermuda yacht race.

The Queen?s only daughter, and eighth in line to the Throne, is expected to visit a number of locations around the Island, including going onboard the US Coast Guard tall ship while it is docked at Front Street.

US Consul General Gregory Slayton said Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal is to be a special guest at a reception on the Cutter to mark the 100th anniversary of the Newport?Bermuda race, which was held this week.

Princess Anne is a sailing enthusiast and is president of the Royal Yachting Association.

While on the Island, the Princess is also due to visit the Windreach Recreational Village, Riding for the Disabled, Bermuda Sailors Home and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club tomorrow.

On Sunday, The Princess Royal will lay a wreath at the Bermuda Royal Navy Cemetery at Dockyard and visit Matins at St. Anne?s Church in Southampton. She is also expected to enjoy some private sailing during her stay and to view yachts that have taken part in this year?s Newport to Bermuda race.

The Princess Royal is the first Royal visitor to Bermuda since Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was on the Island last November to deliver the Throne Speech.