As the coronation nears, Princess Anne has emerged as an interesting figure among royals.
Although King Charles and Queen Camilla will be the central figures at the event, many are curious about Princess Anne’s thoughts on the monarchy’s future.
Despite the Royal Family’s recent tumultuous periods, Anne has performed her duties quietly. The Princess Royal has decided to speak out on Charles’s approach, which she does not support.
Princess Anne is one of the hardest-working members of the Royal Family, although her personal life and interests tend to attract more attention than her work. In her youth, Anne prioritized fun over royal duties, but over the years, she has become an accomplished athlete and equestrian.
Anne was born in London in 1950 to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She received her education at Buckingham Palace and Beneden School in Kent. Unlike her brothers, Andrew, Charles, and Edward, who went to Gordonstoun School in Scotland, Anne was not allowed to attend the prestigious school because it did not admit girls at the time.
At the age of 18, Princess Anne began taking on public engagements as a working royal. However, horseback riding was her passion, and she competed in classic horse riding and choreographed performance events. Anne participated in the 1976 Olympics and won a European gold medal at the European Eventing Championships in Cambridgeshire in 1971.
She suffered a concussion during her Olympic event, but remounted her horse and finished the course. Princess Anne has been retired from professional equestrian for a long time but still rides for pleasure at her home in Gloucestershire. She breeds horses and teaches her grandchildren to ride.
Equestrian played a significant role in Princess Anne’s personal life as well. She met her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, at a horse event. The couple announced their engagement in 1973, and their wedding was watched by 500 million people worldwide.
Despite marrying a princess, Mark did not receive a royal title. They had two children, Peter and Zara Phillips, before divorcing in 1992.