Princess Anne (1950- )


Figure 1.--Here Princess Anne is opening new school buildings in 1985. The Princess participates in hundreds of these events each year.

Princess Ann was the second child of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. She was the royal family's only daughter. She was born at Clarence House, London (1950). Her mother at the time was Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the throne. Princess anne was baptised Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise at Buckingham Palace. Anne was more outward and agressive than Charles as a child, qualities that appealed to her father. Some authors claim that it affected their father's attitude toward Charles. Princess Anne was educated in a small private class at Buckingham Palace The Queen moved with her family to the Palace after her accession (1952). Princess Anne traveled to France as a kind of educational trip (1962). She began her formal schooling at Benenden School, a boarding school in Kent (1963). She married to Lieutenant (later Captain) Mark Phillips of The Queen's Dragoon Guards in a well publicized ceremony at Westminster Abbey (1973). Only 4 months after the marriage, an attempt to abduct Princess Anne as she and Captain Phillips were being driven along the Mall after a charity event. Princess Anne was not harmed, but her personal protection officer was shot. Princess Anne's first child, Peter Mark Andrew Phillips, was born at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington (1977). He was christened at a service conducted in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Her second child, Zara Anne Elizabeth, was also born at St Mary's Hospital (1981). She was christened at a service conducted in the Chapel at Windsor Castle by the Dean of Windsor (1981). Princess Anne and Capt. Phillips divorced (1992). She then married Timothy Laurence, a commoner and Royal Navy officer. They were married at a quiet private ceremony at Crathie Church, near Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Princess Anne received the title Princess Royal from The Queen (1987). This was not a step ordinarily taken. Princess Anne was only the seventh holder of the title. Princess Anne and her family lives at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. Princess Anne is an active participant in the work of the royal family.

Parents

Princess Ann was the second child of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Childhood

She was the royal family's only daughter. She was born at Clarence House, London (1950). Her mother at the time was Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the throne. Princess anne was baptised Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise at Buckingham Palace. Anne was more outward and agressive than Charles as a child, qualities that appealed to her father. Some authors claim that it affected their father's attitude toward Charles.

Childhood

Princess Anne was educated in a small private class at Buckingham Palace The Queen moved with her family to the Palace after her accession (1952). Princess Anne traveled to France as a kind of educational trip (1962). She began her formal schooling at Benenden School, a boarding school in Kent (1963).

First Marriage

She married to Lieutenant (later Captain) Mark Phillips of The Queen's Dragoon Guards in a well publicized ceremony at Westminster Abbey (1973). Only 4 months after the marriage, an attempt to abduct Princess Anne as she and Captain Phillips were being driven along the Mall after a charity event. Princess Anne was not harmed, but her personal protection officer was shot. Princess Anne's first child, Peter Mark Andrew Phillips, was born at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington (1977). He was christened at a service conducted in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Her second child, Zara Anne Elizabeth, was also born at St Mary's Hospital (1981). She was christened at a service conducted in the Chapel at Windsor Castle by the Dean of Windsor (1981). Princess Anne and Capt. Phillips divorced (1992).

Second Marriage

Princess Anne then married Timothy Laurence, a commoner and Royal Navy officer. They were married at a quiet private ceremony at Crathie Church, near Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Royal Family Work

Princess Anne received the title Princess Royal from The Queen (1987). This was not a step ordinarily taken. Princess Anne was only the seventh holder of the title. Princess Anne and her family lives at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. Princess Anne is an active participant in the work of the royal family. The Princess began to make public engagements by herself when she turned 18 years old. At this time she was permitted to fly her personal standard (1969). The first such an event was the opening of an educational and training center in Shropshire. She also made her first State visit. She accompanied the Queen and Prince Philip to Austria (1969). She is especially associated with The Save the Children Fund. She became the President (1970). In thar role she has traveled extensively to promote activies associated with children's welfare. The Princess has always been interested in equestrian sports and she has used these events to promote a range of charities. The Princess has helped create some notable charities: The Princess Royal's Trust for Carers, Transaid and Riders for Health. The Princess also supports the British Government through three overseas tours annually for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. There also are official duties and visits in the United Kingdom to aid regional authorities and various local institutions. The Princess parucipated in an amazing 599 engagements in Britain and overseas (2004).






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Last updated: 6:06 PM 11/26/2005