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But, life was certainly different for the Princess Royal following her divorce.

“Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, and Capt.

Princess Anne smiling

“There are no plans for divorce proceedings.”

Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall were just 11 and 8 years old at the time, respectively.

Alongside her own personal life going up in flames were her brothers' dual separations from their own spouses.

young Princess Anne smiling

“He was her first love and their bond goes very deep.

It was a weird royal set-up which Diana went into not realizing the depth of the relationships.”

Their marriage had been fraught with personal strife, extramarital affairs, and rumors of consistent unhappiness.

Anne and Mark holding hands

Anne’s life proceeded relatively normally, all things considered, while her brother’s marriage fell to pieces.

She had two young kids, her royal duties, and her equestrian career to focus on.

However, she was finally able to pursue her connection with Timothy as her divorce became final.

Charles and Anne on the balcony

Though it seemed rather scandalous especially for a royal Anne kept her cool.

Zara Tindall, who was just 11 at the time, served as her mother’s bridesmaid.

Anne and Timothy have been happily married ever since.

Charles and Diana on last official trip

Instead, Queen Elizabeth II made him a knight in 2011.

I would like to be as good a mother as she has been to us.”

Honestly, we love to see it.

Anne and Mark walking together

What has Anne said about her own life and the future of the monarchy?

“My mother didn’t change very much.

We kind of knew what the rhythm of the year was.

Anne and Timothy at an event

So … things like that will change,” Anne said.

“How we are part of the support for the monarchy may change slightly, who knows.”

Princess Anne smiling

Anne and Timothy smiling

Anne and Timothy at an event

Anne with her ex and husband

Anne in 2023