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Princess Anne

Princess Anne, officially Anne, Princess Royal, is a member of the British royal family and the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Princess Anne, officially Anne, Princess Royal, is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She has dedicated decades to royal duties and is known for her charitable work and equestrian achievements.

Who Princess Anne is

Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born at Clarence House in London on 15 August 1950. She is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and the sister of King Charles III.

Why she matters

Anne has carried out more than 20,000 official engagements since 1968. She received the title of The Princess Royal in 1987 and is patron or president of over 300 organisations, including a long association with Save the Children.

Key details

She is a noted equestrian, winning gold at the 1971 European Eventing Championships and competing in the 1976 Olympics — the first British royal to do so. She married Mark Phillips in 1973 (divorced 1992) and later Timothy Laurence in 1992. She has two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.

In short

  • Only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
  • Holds title of The Princess Royal since 1987.
  • Has completed over 20,000 official engagements.
  • Competed in the 1976 Olympics as an equestrian.
Canadian angle

Princess Anne has appeared in Canadian public and media coverage as a senior figure in the Commonwealth and British royal family, which remains of interest to many Canadian readers.

Quick questions

Who is Princess Anne?
Princess Anne is Anne, Princess Royal, a senior member of the British royal family and the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Why is she called the Princess Royal?
The title of The Princess Royal is a special honour traditionally given by the monarch to the eldest daughter of the sovereign; Anne received it in 1987.
What is Princess Anne known for?
She is known for royal duties, charity work, and equestrian achievements, including becoming the first British royal to compete in the Olympics.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne,_Princess_Royal
    Supports: Birth date, family relationship, Princess Royal title, royal duties, patronages
  2. The Royal Family — https://www.royal.uk/the-princess-royal
    Supports: Official biography, birth date, parentage, title of Princess Royal
  3. History Extra — https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/princess-anne-royal-family-profile-history-who-marriages-kidnap-attempt-crown-netflix/
    Supports: Birthplace, marriages, family background
  4. Biography — https://www.biography.com/royalty/princess-anne
    Supports: Children, equestrian career, Olympic participation, charity work, marriage history
  5. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/anne-princess-royal
    Supports: Public service, charities, Olympic history, residence, title, birth details
  6. People — https://people.com/princess-anne-75th-birthday-celebrated-royal-first-coin-11775185
    Supports: Princess Royal title, marriages, children, public-service profile