Bake Off legend Paul Hollywood once shared how he might have bitten off more than he could chew over a “promise” he made to Princess Anne.
The Bake Off legend – who is on The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Sunday (June 16) – has rubbed shoulders with the royal a few times.
However, it was his second time meeting Princess Anne when he made a “promise” he soon felt like he couldn’t keep.

Paul opened up about meeting the royal (Credit: ITV)

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood on meeting Princess Anne
In April 2024, Paul bagged an MBE. The 58-year-old was honoured for his services to baking and broadcasting, following 14 years as a judge on The Great British Bake Off.
At Buckingham Palace, Paul was given the prestigious award by Princess Anne.
In an interview at the time, he shared with reporters: “I met her [Princess Anne] a few years ago at Buckingham Palace when the (then) Duke of Edinburgh wasn’t very well.
“We were all with members of the royal family and I just happened to be there with Princess Anne, so to see her again today was fantastic.”
Sharing a snippet from their conversation, Paul went on to reveal: “She did say ‘baking is so integral to the DNA of us all. We love the smell’.” Paul then replied: “Absolutely, I grew up with the smell.”

Paul made a promise to Anne (Credit: SplashNews.com)