Anne, Princess Royal, the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is the 15th in line of succession to the British throne and has held the title of Princess Royal since 1987.
Born at Clarence House, Anne was educated at Benenden School and began undertaking royal duties upon adulthood. She developed a notable passion for equestrianism, winning one gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 at the European Eventing Championships. In 1976, she made history by becoming the first member of the British royal family to participate in the Olympic Games.
As a dedicated and respected member of the royal family, Anne performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the Queen. She holds patronage over more than 300 organisations, including WISE, Riders for Health, and Carers Trust, among many others. Her charitable work focuses on various causes, such as sport, sciences, people with disabilities, and health in developing countries. Her long-standing association with Save the Children, spanning over fifty years, has led to her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990.
In 1973, Anne married Captain Mark Phillips, with whom she had two children, Zara and Peter Phillips, and five grandchildren. The couple separated in 1989 and divorced in 1992. Shortly after her divorce, Anne married Commander (now Vice Admiral) Sir Timothy Laurence, whom she had met while he served as her mother's equerry between 1986 and 1989.
