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Anne, Princess Royal

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a letter from King Charles, given to him by Princess Anne, in Kiev, Ukraine.
CROWDED SPACE

Royal Family Delivers Epic Warzone Snub to Prince Harry

The king’s sister’s visit makes it clear that the establishment won’t simply be leaving the veterans space to Harry.

Tom Sykes

Ian Ball and Princess Anne
‘NOT BLOODY LIKELY‘

Attempted Princess Anne Kidnapper Maintains His Innocence

Ian Ball, detained after attempting to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974, has been released on probation and is hoping to clear his name.

Catherine Bouris

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RECKONING WITH MORTALITY

Princess Anne Opens Up About Terrifying Horse Accident

Plus: Did Prince Harry settle with Rupert Murdoch to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump’s crackdown on immigration?

Tom Sykes

Princess Anne at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
SHOWING UP

Indefatigable Princess Anne Makes Paris Olympics Appearance

The British royal was hospitalized and withdrew from public life after being kicked or butted in the head by a horse at the end of June.

Tom Sykes

Princess Anne, Princess Royal visits the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College, in Gloucester, Britain, July 12, 2024.
BACK TO WORK

Princess Anne Comments on Accident as She Returns to Work

The Princess Royal spoke about her memory loss as she began what Buckingham Palace called a “gradual return to duties.”

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ROYAL TREATMENT

Imagine Waking Up and Being Told You Are Really a Princess

Princess Anne can’t remember how she was injured by a horse. But would it be a fairytale to wake up and be told you are royalty?

Jill Twiss

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BACK IN THE SADDLE

Princess Anne Still Has No Memory of Accident, Friend Says

“Her family know how much her work means to her,” a friend told The Daily Beast. “Nobody would bother telling her to slow down as she would probably tell them to ‘Naff off!’”

Tom Sykes

 Zara Tindall at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2024 in Ascot, Englan
‘FALLING APART’

Daughter ‘Shaken to the Core’ by Princess Anne’s Amnesia

Princess Anne has retreated from public view as she recovers from being kicked or butted in the head by a horse, an incident which left her with amnesia and alarmed her daughter.

Tom Sykes

Princess Anne has left a hospital after being injured in an incident that is thought to have involved a horse.
‘WARMEST THANKS’

Princess Anne Out of Hospital After Suspected Horse Injury

She’s now returned her estate where she suffered a concussion over the weekend.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A photo illustration of Princess Anne
NAFF OFF!

Princess Anne: Britain’s No-Nonsense Royal—and Loved for It

A small matter like a kick to the head won’t stop Princess Anne, whose stiff reputation hides a penchant for fun—and a spicy past that may have surprised fans of “The Crown.”

Tom Sykes

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NEEDED: RIBBON CUTTERS!

Princess Anne’s Head Injury Deepens the Rolling Royal Crisis

Princess Anne’s accident, suffering a concussion after being struck by a horse, highlights a stark reality: The British royal family has perilously few healthy working members.

Tom Sykes

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