Princess Anne has confronted her share of challenges this yr however has all the time had the steadfast help of her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
After a extreme horse-riding accident in June left her with a concussion and required a five-night hospital keep, Sir Timothy was a continuing presence, bringing comforting gadgets from residence and making certain she felt supported throughout her restoration.
Known for his quiet devotion, the previous naval officer regularly accompanies Anne on her demanding schedule, incomes her recognition as one of many hardest-working royals.
Today marks a particular milestone for the couple as they have fun their thirty second marriage ceremony anniversary. They wed on at the present time in 1992 in an intimate ceremony at Balmoral, following Anne’s divorce from Captain Mark Phillips.
Despite his long-standing marriage to a high-profile royal, Sir Timothy stays largely out of the general public eye, holding no royal title and taking up no formal duties inside the monarchy.
The beginnings of their relationship stirred intrigue in 1989 when stolen private letters hinted at a rising closeness between the 2 whereas Anne was nonetheless married.
Although particulars concerning the correspondence had been saved personal, the incident drew vital media consideration, marking the early days of what would grow to be an extended and enduring partnership.
Buckingham Palace later revealed they had been from Sir Tim and issued an announcement saying: “The stolen letters had been addressed to the Princess Royal by Commander Timothy Laurence, the Queen’s Equerry. We don’t have anything to say concerning the contents of non-public letters despatched to Her Royal Highness by a pal which had been stolen and that are the topic of a police investigation.”
In 1992, after Anne’s divorce from her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, was finalised, she was free to marry Sir Timothy Laurence. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Crathie Kirk, a small church close to Balmoral Castle.
The marriage ceremony was attended by round 30 shut household and pals, together with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Anne’s two youngsters, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.
Rather than choosing a conventional bridal robe, Princess Anne selected an elegant high-neck white midi costume paired with a tailor-made jacket. She carried a bouquet of heather and adorned her hair with a sprig of flowers, embracing a easy but elegant model.
Following their marriage, the couple made their residence on the Gatcombe Park property in Gloucestershire, the place they nonetheless reside immediately, near Zara, Peter, and Zara’s husband, Mike Tindall.
