Anne, Princess Royal facts for kids
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| Born | Princess Anne of Edinburgh 15 August 1950 Clarence House, London, England |
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| Father | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh | ||||
| Mother | Elizabeth II | ||||
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| Education | Benenden School | ||||
Anne, Princess Royal (born Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Mountbatten-Windsor on 15 August 1950) is an important member of the British royal family. She is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She is also the only sister of King Charles III.
Princess Anne was born third in line to the British throne. Today, she is 17th in line. Since 1987, she has held the special title of Princess Royal. This title is for life.
Anne grew up at Clarence House in London. She went to Benenden School. When she became an adult, she started her royal duties. She is a very skilled horse rider. She won a gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 at the European Eventing Championships. In 1976, she made history. She became the first British royal to compete in the Olympic Games. Later, in 1988, she joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Princess Anne works hard for the King. She is a patron or president of over 300 groups. These include charities like Save the Children and Carers Trust. Her charity work often helps with sports, science, and health in other countries. She has supported Save the Children for more than 50 years.
Anne married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973. They separated in 1989 and divorced in 1992. They have two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. They also have five grandchildren. After her divorce, Anne married Commander (now Vice Admiral) Sir Timothy Laurence in 1992.
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Growing Up and School
Princess Anne was born on 15 August 1950. This was at Clarence House in London. Her grandfather, King George VI, was king at the time. She is the second child of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (who later became Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. When she was born, she was third in line to the throne. This was after her mother and older brother, Charles.
After her grandfather died in 1952, her mother became Queen. Anne then moved to second in line. Today, she is 17th in line.
A special teacher, Catherine Peebles, taught Anne and her brothers at Buckingham Palace. Anne was too young to go to her mother's coronation in 1953.
In 1959, a Girl Guides group was started again at Buckingham Palace. This was so Anne could meet and play with other girls her age. Her mother and aunt had also been Girl Guides. This group was active until 1963. Then, Anne went to boarding school at Benenden School. She finished school in 1968. She had good grades in her exams. She started her royal duties in 1969 when she was 18.
Horse Riding Achievements
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| Gold | 1971 Burghley | Individual eventing |
| Silver | 1975 Luhmühlen | Team eventing |
| Silver | 1975 Luhmühlen | Individual eventing |
Princess Anne is a very talented horse rider. In 1971, she won the top prize at the European Eventing Championship. She rode her horse named Doublet. Because of this, she was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971. She also won horse races.
For over five years, Anne was part of the British eventing team. She won two silver medals in the 1975 European Eventing Championship. The next year, she rode in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. She was part of the British team. She rode the Queen's horse, Goodwill. Anne had a fall and got a concussion during the event. But she bravely got back on her horse and finished the course. The British team had to leave the competition because two horses were hurt.
Anne was the president of the Fédération Équestre Internationale from 1986 to 1994. This is a big international horse riding group. In 1987, she was the first royal to be on a TV quiz show called A Question of Sport. She has also been a patron and president of the Riding for the Disabled Association for many years. This group helps people with disabilities ride horses.
In June 2024, Princess Anne had a small accident with a horse. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Marriages and Family
Marriage to Mark Phillips
Anne met Mark Phillips in 1968. He was a soldier and also loved horses. They announced their engagement in May 1973. On 14 November 1973, they got married at Westminster Abbey. About 100 million people watched the wedding on TV. They lived at Gatcombe Park.
Mark Phillips was offered a special title, but he said no. Because of this, their children were born without royal titles. Anne and Mark had two children: Peter Phillips (born 1977) and Zara Phillips (born 1981). They have five grandchildren.
In 1989, Anne and Mark said they would separate. They were rarely seen together. They shared care of their children. Their divorce was finalized in April 1992.
Marriage to Sir Timothy Laurence
Anne met Timothy Laurence when he worked for her mother, the Queen. Their friendship grew in 1989. They married in Scotland on 12 December 1992. The wedding was small, with about 30 guests. The Church of Scotland allowed divorced people to remarry. So, Anne was the first royal divorcée to remarry since Queen Victoria's granddaughter.
For her wedding, Anne wore a white jacket and a simple dress. She had white flowers in her hair. Her engagement ring had a blue stone called a sapphire. Timothy Laurence did not receive a special title. He was knighted in 2011.
Kidnapping Attempt
On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips were driving back to Buckingham Palace. Another car stopped their car on The Mall. A man named Ian Ball got out and started shooting a gun.
Anne's bodyguard, Inspector James Beaton, tried to protect her. He was shot. Anne's driver, Alex Callender, was also shot when he tried to help. A journalist nearby, Brian McConnell, was also shot.
Ball came to Anne's car. He said he wanted to kidnap her for money. He said he would give the money to the National Health Service. Ball told Anne to get out of the car. She famously replied, "Not bloody likely!" She even thought about hitting him. She later said she was "scrupulously polite" to him.
Anne managed to get out of the car on the other side. A man named Ron Russell, a former boxer, punched Ball. He then led Anne away to safety. A police officer, Michael Hills, arrived and was also shot by Ball. But he had already called for help. Another police officer, Detective Constable Peter Edmonds, chased Ball and arrested him.
Inspector Beaton, Hills, Callender, and McConnell were all hurt but recovered. The Queen gave special awards to those who helped. Beaton received the George Cross, a very brave award. Hills and Russell received the George Medal. Callender, McConnell, and Edmonds received the Queen's Gallantry Medal. Anne visited Beaton in the hospital to thank him. After this event, royal security was made much stronger.
Ian Ball was found guilty of attempted murder and kidnapping. He was diagnosed with a mental illness and is still in a hospital.
Royal Activities
Public Appearances
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Princess Anne does many duties for the King. She is known for working very hard. In 2017, she did the most official events of all the royal family members. She often travels to other countries. She has visited Norway, Jamaica, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia.
Anne's first public event was in 1969. She opened a training center in Shropshire. She travels abroad up to three times a year. In 1970, she went to Australia with her parents. She has returned many times for official duties. In 1990, she was the first royal to visit the Soviet Union. She was a guest of President Mikhail Gorbachev.
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In 2016, she visited Russia for a special anniversary. In April 2022, Anne and her husband visited Australia and Papua New Guinea. This was to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. In September 2022, Anne made history. She became the first woman to take part in the Vigil of the Princes. This is when royals guard the coffin of a monarch. She did this for her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Edinburgh and London.
Charity Work
Princess Anne supports over 200 charities and groups. She works a lot with Save the Children. She was their president for many years and is now their patron. She has visited their projects in many countries, including Bangladesh and South Africa. Because of her work, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. She also started The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in 1991. This trust helps people who care for others.
She is also very involved with St. John Ambulance. She helps young people learn first aid. In 2021, she became a patron of Mercy Ships. This charity uses hospital ships to help people in need around the world.
Anne is a British representative in the International Olympic Committee. She was also part of the group that organized the London Olympic Games. She is the president of the British Olympic Association. She helps student sports as well.
Since 1981, Anne has been the Chancellor of the University of London. She was also president of BAFTA (a film and TV award group) for many years. In 2007, she became Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order. Her grandmother also held this position. She is a Royal Fellow of the Royal Society, a famous science group. In 2011, she became Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, taking over from her father. She also took over other roles from her father, like president of the City and Guilds of London Institute. In 2023, she became president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Anne is a patron of Transaid. This charity helps provide safe transport in developing countries. She also supports WISE. This group encourages young women to work in science and engineering. She is a patron of many other important groups. These include the Royal National Children's Foundation, Aerospace Bristol, and the Royal College of Midwives. She also supports the Scottish Rugby Union.
Titles, Styles, Honours and Arms
Titles and Styles
Anne is the seventh person to be called Princess Royal. This is a special title given only to the eldest daughter of the King or Queen. Her great-aunt, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood, was the previous Princess Royal.
Honours
Princess Anne has received many special honours. These include being a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and an Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. She is also a Grand Master and Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. She has received special family orders from her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her brother, King Charles III. She is also a Personal Aide-de-Camp to the Sovereign.
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Issue
| Name | Birth | Marriage | Issue | |
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| Peter Phillips | 15 November 1977 | 17 May 2008 Divorced 14 June 2021 |
Autumn Kelly |
Savannah Phillips |
| Zara Phillips | 15 May 1981 | 30 July 2011 | Mike Tindall |
Mia Tindall |
See Also
In Spanish: Ana del Reino Unido para niños
