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Anne, who also won gold at the championships in 1971, was a “proud mother” and hugged Zara warmly. Mark Phillips was offered a special title, but he and Anne said no. A passerby, Ron Russell, helped her get away from the scene. Following the service, Anne followed Charles and Queen Camilla's carriage on horseback before she led a procession of armed forces personnel.

She has visited many of their projects around the world.

Anne married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973. Anne's driver, Alex Callender, was also shot when he tried to help. They announced their engagement on 29 May 1973.

On 13 April 1992, the Palace announced Anne had filed for divorce. She did this for her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Edinburgh and London.

Charity Work and Patronages

Anne is involved with over 200 charities and organizations. Inspector James Beaton, Anne's bodyguard, tried to protect her. This role was previously held by Queen Elizabeth II for over 60 years.

Titles and Honours

Anne is the seventh Princess Royal.

Today, she is 18th in line. She rode the Queen's horse, Goodwill. The royal was appointed as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, who is entrusted with the monarch's personal safety. This special title is given only to the eldest daughter of the King or Queen. She was the first woman to take part in a "Vigil of the Princes." This is when royals guard the coffin of a monarch.

She has been a supporter of the Riding for the Disabled Association since 1971. This was so Anne could meet and play with girls her own age. She is the second child of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (who later became Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She is also a Royal Fellow of the Royal Society.

This love of horses has been passed on to her daughter, Zara Tindall.