Little-Known Facts About Princess Anne Are Finally Shedding Some Light On The Enigmatic Royal

Britain's royal family has always been filled with excitement, with Princes William and Harry, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle getting most of the recent attention. But the life of Princess Anne — the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II — is no less dramatic. Her life and her strong personality have certainly shaken up the status quo, and it's hard to picture any other royal surviving as much turmoil.

Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise

Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born August 15th,1950, and was celebrated with an honorable ceremony. Since she was the second-born and only daughter of Philip and Elizabeth, a 21-gun salute was held. In time, she would prove more than worthy of that honor.

Busy parents

When she was born, her mother was still a Princess herself and hadn't yet been crowned Queen. As she grew up, Princess Anne adjusted to her parents not being around. She understood and respected her responsibilities all over the country.

Mother/daughter bond

Princess Anne remained close to her mother, the Queen, who was as loving and caring as any mother would be. Their mutual love for horseback riding helped them remain close.

Special gift

At the age of 13, Queen Elizabeth II gave her daughter a special present: her own thoroughbred horse, named Doublet. Anne and Doublet formed a bond together, and they started making big moves in the word of equestrians.