Little-Known Facts About Princess Anne Are Finally Shedding Some Light On The Enigmatic Royal
Britain's royal family has always been filled with excitement, with Princes William and Harry, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle getting most of the recent attention. But now that the family's leader, Queen Elizabeth, has died, we can't help but turn our attention to her seemingly-overlooked daughter, Anne. As it turns out, the life of Princess Anne is no less dramatic than that of her nephews, and she's far from a shrinking violet. Her life and her strong personality have certainly shaken the status quo, and it's hard to picture any other royal surviving as much turmoil as she has...
Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born August 15th,1950, and was celebrated with an honorable ceremony. Since she was the second-born and only daughter of Philip and Elizabeth, a 21-gun salute was held. In time, she would prove more than worthy of that honor.
Her mother, the princess
When she was born, her mother was still a princess herself and hadn't yet been crowned Queen Elizabeth II. As she grew up, Princess Anne adjusted to her parents not being around. She understood and respected her responsibilities all over the country.
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Their mother-daughter bond
Princess Anne remained close to her mother, the Queen, who, according to sources close to the family, was as loving and caring as any mother could be. Their mutual love for horseback riding helped them remain close, even as Anne grew into her teenage years. These normally-difficult times were eased by their shared passion...
A special gift from mom
And at the age of 13, Queen Elizabeth II gave her daughter a special present: her own thoroughbred horse named Doublet. Much like Elizabeth and Anne themselves, Anne and Doublet formed a unique bond. It was every growing equestrian's dream; Anne and Doublet were always in sync. So they started making big moves in the word of equestrians.
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