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Princess Anne Is Britain’s No-Nonsense Royal—and Loved for It

NAFF OFF!

A small matter like a kick to the head won’t stop Princess Anne, whose stiff reputation hides a penchant for fun—and a spicy past that may have surprised fans of “The Crown.”

Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

Tim Teeman 

Senior Editor and Writer

A photo illustration of Princess Anne
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty Images
Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

royalist

tom.sykes@thedailybeast.com

Tim Teeman

Tim Teeman

Senior Editor and Writer

TimTeeman

tim.teeman@thedailybeast.com

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