Princess Anne is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She is best known for her charitable work and her equestrian talents. She is also the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games.


Quick Facts


  • Full Name: Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
  • Known As: Anne, the Princess Royal
  • Nickname: None
  • Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  • Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
  • Siblings: Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward
  • Husband: Mark Phillips (1973-1992), Timothy Laurence (1992-present)
  • Daughter: Zara Tindall
  • Son: Peter Phillips
  • Age (Present): 72
  • Height: 1.68 m
  • Weight: 63 kg
  • Salary: £359,000 per year from the Sovereign Grant
  • Net Worth: £30 million
  • Date of Birth: August 15, 1950
  • Birthplace: London, England
  • Date of Death: N/A
  • Death Place: N/A
  • Cause of Death: N/A
  • Remains: N/A
  • Gender: Female
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Religion: Anglican
  • Race or Ethnicity: White
  • Education: Benenden School
  • Nationality: British
  • Influenced: N/A
  • Major Writings: N/A
  • Occupation: Royal, equestrian, philanthropist
  • Social Media: None


Career

Princess Anne began undertaking royal duties upon adulthood. She has been involved in more than 200 organizations as a patron or president, especially those related to children, education, health, sports, and the environment. She is also a member of the International Olympic Committee and the president of the British Olympic Association. She has traveled extensively to promote her causes and represent the monarchy.


Early Life & Childhood

Princess Anne was born in London’s Clarence House on August 15, 1950. She was the second child and only daughter of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She was baptized in Buckingham Palace on October 21, 1950. She has three brothers: Prince Charles (born 1948), Prince Andrew (born 1960), and Prince Edward (born 1964).

She was educated at home by governesses until she was eight years old. She then attended Buckingham Palace’s schoolroom with her brother Charles and other children of the royal staff. She later enrolled at Benenden School in Kent, where she studied for six years until 1968. She excelled in sports and music and was voted “Head Girl” by her classmates.


Personal Life & Family

Princess Anne married Mark Phillips, an army officer, and a fellow equestrian, on November 14, 1973, in Westminster Abbey. The wedding was watched by an estimated 500 million people worldwide. They had two children: Peter Phillips (born 1977) and Zara Phillips (born 1981). However, their marriage became strained due to their busy schedules and different personalities. They separated in 1989 and divorced in 1992.

On December 12, 1992, Princess Anne married Timothy Laurence, a naval officer and a former aide to Queen Elizabeth II. They had a private ceremony at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle in Scotland. They have no children together.

Princess Anne has four grandchildren: Savannah Phillips (born 2010) and Isla Phillips (born 2012) from Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Kelly; Mia Tindall (born 2014) and Lena Tindall (born 2018) from Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall.


Later Life & Death

Princess Anne continues to be an active member of the royal family and a dedicated patron of various charities. She celebrated her 70th birthday on August 15, 2020. She is currently 15th in the line of succession to the British throne and has been Princess Royal since 1987.

Princess Anne is still alive as of May 2023.


some unknown information about Princess Anne


  • She was the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games. She participated in the equestrian three-day event at the Montreal 1976 Olympics.
  • She survived an attempted kidnapping in 1974. A man named Ian Ball tried to stop her car and shoot her bodyguard, chauffeur, and a nearby journalist. He demanded a ransom of £2 million for her release. Anne famously refused to get out of the car, saying “Not bloody likely!”.
  • She is the seventh holder of the title Princess Royal, which is traditionally given to the eldest daughter of the monarch. She received the title from her mother in 1987.
  • She has no social media accounts and has expressed her dislike of Twitter. She said in an interview: “I wouldn’t go anywhere near it if you paid me frankly. But that’s a slightly different issue. I mean, what would I tweet about?”.
  • She is fluent in French and German and has used these languages during her official visits abroad.
  • She has a reputation for being frugal and practical. She often recycles her outfits and wears clothes that are decades old. She also does her own hair and makeup.
  • She is an avid reader and enjoys historical novels and biographies. She is also a patron of several literary organizations, such as the Royal Society of Literature and the Booker Prize Foundation.
  • She has a collection of more than 200 brooches, some of which are inherited from her ancestors or given to her as gifts. She often wears them to match her outfits or the occasions she attends.
  • She is a fan of The Archers, a long-running radio soap opera about rural life in England. She has made two cameo appearances on the show, once in 1984 and again in 2015.
  • She is allergic to horses and dogs, despite being an animal lover and owning several pets. She takes antihistamines to cope with her allergies.