The death of Prince Philip and the many dramas within the royal family sparked a revived interest in the lives of each family member. While Prince Charles and his sons enjoy the limelight, the Queen has other children with history as well.
One of those is her only daughter, 70-year-old Princess Anne. Although often regarded as the most hardworking royal, not so much is often heard of Anne, but as a younger lady, a failed kidnap attempt involving her made global headlines.
THE INFAMOUS KIDNAP ATTEMPT
As the British Princess continues to look back on her life and journey as a royal family member, the failed attempt to kidnap her will undoubtedly be a moment in history nobody can forget.
More than forty years since the incident happened, its details only reveal the courage and bravery of Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter. In an interview, the Princess recalled the 1974 incident with precision, noting how fresh it was in her mind.
Princess Anne, 19, walking the grounds of Sandringham, the Royal Family’s country residence | Photo: Getty Images
An armed 26-year-old mentally challenged man had attacked the Princess with a gun and demanded that she followed him so he could hold her ransom in exchange for $2 million.
The incident took place a few weeks after Anne’s highly publicized royal wedding, and she was reported to be returning from an event with her then-husband, Captain Mark Phillips.