It is clear that this It is not the year of the British Royal House. Since 2023 began, the Windsors have had to face very difficult situations, such as the illnesses of Kate Middleton (42 years old) and Charles II (75 years old) or step forward that Prince William (42 years old) has had to carry out. Added to this is the death of Thomas Kingston and Harry’s last visits to the United Kingdom, which has returned to reopen the wound between the royal family.
As if none of this were enough, bad luck has once again hit the English Crown hard with Princess Anne’s latest health mishap. The king’s sister was hospitalized for a serious incident on the Gatcombe Park estate, as could be read in the statement issued by Buckingham Palace. William’s aunt was apparently hit by one of the horses she cares for on her Gloucestershire estate.
The emergency services arrived immediately and took her to the Southmead Hospital in Bristolwhere he was diagnosed with “minor injuries and a concussion” and where he will remain “under observation and is expected to recover completely and quickly“This health setback for the princess has become the center of the media focus, both because of the serious consequences that she could be suffering and because of the great concern that her family members have shown.
The concerned gestures of the British royal family
Shortly after Princess Anne’s state of health was announced, it was confirmed that Kings Charles III and Camilla, Prince William and Princes Edward and Andrew They had been informed just a few minutes later of the ill-fated incident. Although it is normal for the health of its members to be news to everyone, the speed with which the princess’s mishap spread surprised everyone. A clear example that the Concern among the Winsors is genuine.
So much so that the monarch wanted to send a very loving message to his sister. “The King has been closely warned and joins the entire royal family in sending the most affectionate love from him and good wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery“, could be read in the aforementioned statement. Some words that make it more than clear that the bond between the eldest children of Queen Elizabeth II is intact.
In addition to them, throughout this Tuesday, we were able to see Ana’s husband, Tim Laurence, come to the hospital to visit the princess. Very serious and in casual clothes, the vice admiral has gotten out of the car and entered the hospital quickly.
Who is Tim Laurence, husband of Princess Anne?
At this point almost no member of The British royal family needs an introduction. Almost. Because there is one of them who has been characterized by great discretion: Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne’s second husband. Despite being the partner of the king’s sister, this vice admiral has gone unnoticed much of his time as a member of the English Crown.
Reserved and silent, Tim, as he is closely called, does not have any noble title Because he married Ana, he does not have a safety team like the rest of his relatives, he drives his own car and wears simple clothing. His career began in the British Navy, where he was trained and began to serve to what would be his future mother-in-law, Isabel II. It was during this time that he met Princess Anne. At the time, she was still married, in what was known as “a fake and fictional marriage“, with Mark Phillips, captain and father of her two children.
Despite this obstacle, the crush was instantaneous. Tim fell madly in love with Ana and couldn’t think about anyone else. They both began to maintain an extramarital relationship that came to light in 1989 after several letters between the princess and the commander were published. This is how her courtship became public and she began a race against time for Laurence: ask the kings for the hand of his beloved.
Despite the nerves and after a divorce (something that was not common at the time), everyone accepted the princess’s new happiness. Thus, in 1992, Ana remarried the man she has become the love of his life in Scotland. And, since then, three decades have passed in which they have built a life, without children, in an apartment in the royal palace of St James and maintaining their respective obligations. For example, Tim continued to go to work at the Ministry of Defence. Although their relationship raised many doubts, even between Ana’s children, Peter and Zara Phillipsthe bond between the two has overcome all uncertainty and tension.
