As Princess Anne celebrates 72 today, she is receiving congratulations from both the Queen and royal admirers. She is only daughter amongst the Queen Elizabeth II children.
The Royal Family Twitter account, which exclusively represents the Queen and all other members of the Firm who do not have their own official web accounts, has celebrated Princess Royal’s birthday online. “Wishing The Princess Royal a happy birthday today”, the message said.
Wishing The Princess Royal a happy birthday today! pic.twitter.com/dGgolFVGic
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 15, 2022
Not only has Anne received birthday greetings from the Royal Family’s official account, but from other sources as well.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge published a post on their official Twitter account saying, “Wishing a very happy birthday to The Princess Royal today!”
Wishing a very happy birthday to The Princess Royal today!?
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) August 15, 2022
Being connected with more than 300 charities, organisations, and military regiments makes The Royal one of the busiest. For her well-known work ethic and no-nonsense demeanor, fans chose to compliment the firm member.

The Sea Cadets have showered HRH, Princess Anne, with birthday greetings as well because she serves as an Admiral for the national youth organisation, a position that was initially held by her grandfather King George VI.
On Twitter, the organisation posted a picture of Anne grinning at cadets while wearing the uniform.
The post said: “We would like to wish our Admiral of the Sea Cadets Corps a Happy Birthday! Thank you for your service and commitment to our organisation.”
Many happy returns to HRH The Princess Royal on her 72nd Birthday#Birthdaywishes @RoyalFamily https://t.co/CFZ1hjncjH
— Royal Fleet Auxiliary (@RFAHeadquarters) August 15, 2022
Why is Anne a Princess Royal?
As Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II children, she is called a Princess Royal. A British ruler would typically (though not always) call their eldest daughter Princess Royal. It is the highest honour that could be bestowed on a female member of the royal family and is completely honorific. There were seven Princesses Royal to have existed. And the reigning Princess Royal is Princess Anne.
How old is Princess Anne?
Princess Anne was born on August 15, 1950. She turned 72 years today on August 15, 2022.
Who is princess Anne married to?
Captain Mark Phillips was Princess Anne’s first spouse, and they tied the knot on November 14, 1973. Peter and Zara Phillips were born to Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, her former husband.

Captain Phillips and Princess Anne seperated in 1989. In 1985, it was discovered that Captain Phillips had fathered a kid through an extramarital relationship.
After over 20 years of marriage, the two got a legal divorce in 1992.
Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, one of the Queen’s equerry started writing to each other when the Princess was still married, and there were allegations of an illicit affair circulating the royal, particularly after the letters were taken from a briefcase and the public became aware of their presence, claims People.
She afterwards married Sir Timothy Laurence in late 1992 in an intimate wedding. She has been married for an astounding 30 years with him.

Where does Princess Anne live?
Princess Anne resides with her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, at Gatcombe Park. Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, Princess’s two children, also live on the property.
It was a wedding gift from the Queen to her daughter Anne when she wed her first partner Captain Mark Phillips in 1976.
The remarkable Grade II-listed estate is located amid a 730-acre estate in Gloucestershire, halfway between the towns of Minchinhampton and Avening. According to reports, the manor house itself has a conservatory, a library, four reception rooms, five major bedrooms, four secondary bedrooms, and a billiards room.
How many children does Princess Anne have?
Princess Anne has two children, whom she had with her first husband, Capt. Mark Phillips. She has one daughter Zara Tindall, 41, and one son, Peter Phillips, 44.

How many children does Queen Elizabeth II have?
The Queen has four children, one daughter, and three sons. She had them with her late husband, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
What are the names of Queen Elizabeth ii children?
Their eldest child is Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Prince Charles is followed by Princess Royal, Anne. The Queen’s third child is Prince Andrew, Duke of York. The youngest is Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
What are the ages of the Queen Elizabeth ii children?
Prince of Wales, Prince Charles is 73 years old. Princess Anne is of 72 years, while Prince Andrew is 52 years old. The youngest of them all Prince Edward is 58 years old.