As Princess Anne prepares to celebrate her 75th birthday on August 15th, reports suggest she’s quietly issued a heads-up to the royal family regarding her long-term plans—specifically what she intends to begin doing five years from now.

True to her reputation as the royal family’s most dedicated worker, Anne opted to kick off her milestone celebrations not with lavish events but through heartfelt service. Last month, she invited over 100 of her favorite charities to Buckingham Palace.

According to The Telegraph, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter spent more than two hours at the event, personally greeting and thanking as many of the 200+ attendees as possible for their contributions.

In a message delivered to the guests, it was shared: “It probably won’t come as a surprise, given HRH’s commitment to you all, that the way the Princess wants to celebrate this milestone is to replicate what she’s done on previous significant birthdays and hold this charities forum, to once again understand how she can help you, at a time when the third sector is facing unprecedented challenges and transformations.”

Princess Anne began her royal duties in 1969 at the age of 18, opening an educational and training center in Shropshire. A year later, she took on what would become her longest-standing charity relationship, becoming president—and later patron—of Save the Children.

Now, as her 75th approaches, more details are emerging about how she envisions the years ahead.

Looking Toward the Future: Slowing Down at 80

Royal correspondent Roya Nikkah revealed Princess Anne’s intentions on the Royals with Roya and Kate podcast. As cited by Gloucestershire Live, she shared: “I was told that she’s told her team, ‘I’m going to start winding down a little bit at 80 in five years’ time, and then I want to step back completely at 90.’”

This suggests that the royal family has just five more years to benefit from her tireless efforts before she begins easing back from public life.