105-604: Peter Mark Andrew Phillips (born 15 November 1977) is a British businessman. He is the son of Anne, Princess Royal , and Captain Mark Phillips , and a nephew of King Charles III . At the time of his birth during the reign of his maternal grandmother Elizabeth II , he was 5th in the line of succession to the British throne ; as of 2024, he is 18th. Phillips attended the University of Exeter before working at Jaguar Racing . He
210-632: A cod liver oil heiress from the United States, for two years. In 2001 they lived together for eight months. Later, he had a four-month relationship with Tara Swain, a flight attendant . In 2003, Phillips met Autumn Kelly , a Canadian management consultant , at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal . Their engagement was announced on 28 July 2007. Kelly, who was raised in the Catholic Church ,
315-672: A colonel-in-chief of an Australian regiment, or to attend memorials and services such as the National Memorial Service for victims of the Black Saturday bushfires in Melbourne on 22 February 2009. In 1990 she became the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to the Soviet Union when she went there as a guest of President Mikhail Gorbachev and his government. In August 2016, she returned to Russia to visit
420-469: A concussion halfway through the course but remounted and finished the event; she has stated she cannot remember making the rest of the jumps. The British team had to pull out of the competition after two horses were injured. She finished fourth at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1974 and sixth in 1979, having participated five times in the competition between 1971 and 1979. In 1985, she rode in
525-491: A charity event when a Ford Escort forced their Princess IV car to stop on The Mall . The driver of the Escort, Ian Ball, jumped out and began firing a pistol. Inspector James Beaton , Anne's personal protection officer, exited the car to shield her and to try to disarm Ball. Beaton's firearm, a Walther PPK , jammed, and he was shot by Ball, as was Anne's chauffeur, Alex Callender, when he tried to disarm Ball. Brian McConnell,
630-727: A charity horse race at the Epsom Derby , finishing fourth. Anne assumed the presidency of the Fédération Équestre Internationale from 1986 until 1994. On 5 February 1987, she became the first member of the royal family to appear as a contestant on a television quiz show when she competed on the BBC panel game A Question of Sport . The princess has been a patron of the Riding for the Disabled Association since 1971 and became its president in 1985,
735-531: A classic final against St Helens at Wembley Stadium with Leeds completing what was then a record comeback, from 10–0 down. Former captain Syd Hynes was coach on both occasions. This was followed up with another Premiership win, in 1979. However, these victories were the 'last hurrah' of the great 1960s, and 1970s sides and a barren spell followed in the 1980s. Leeds' only triumphs were the 1984 John Player Trophy (beating Widnes ) under coach Maurice Bamford and
840-617: A company to which he would later return; he also worked for Jackie Stewart 's Formula One racing team during that time. Phillips represented Scotland at rugby union at youth and junior level in the mid-1990s. He attended the University of Exeter and graduated with a degree in Sports Science . He played for the Exeter University rugby league team. After his graduation in 2000, Phillips worked for Jaguar as corporate hospitality manager and then for Williams racing team, where he
945-452: A decade of on-field success. As champions of the previous year, Leeds played in the 2005 World Club Challenge beating the 2004 Australian premiers Canterbury Bulldogs . Leeds next trophy was the 2007 Grand Final , which marked the final game as coach of the club for Tony Smith . He was replaced by former New Zealand international team coach Brian McClennan . Further success followed in 2008 when Leeds again beat Australian opposition in
1050-638: A dog dangerously out of control, an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 , and was fined £500. Anne is the seventh Princess Royal , an appellation given only to the eldest daughter of the Sovereign. The previous holder was King George V 's daughter, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood , Anne's great-aunt. Anne is a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter , an Extra Knight of
1155-536: A nearby tabloid journalist, also intervened, and was shot in the chest. Ball approached Anne's car and told her that he intended to kidnap her and hold her for ransom, the sum given by varying sources as £2 million or £3 million, which he claimed he intended to give to the National Health Service . Ball told Anne to get out of the car, to which she replied, "Not bloody likely!" She reportedly briefly considered hitting Ball. In 1983, she spoke about
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#17330849552991260-638: A number of "guest players" in the Emergency League competition. The Headingley club reached the Championship final for the first time in 1915, but lost 35–2 to Huddersfield , then a record score. The Emergency League was then suspended. Leeds reverted to rugby union during the First World War to play a one-off challenge game against the Royal Navy Depot from Plymouth in 1917. This was a precursor to
1365-678: A partnership with the Atlanta Rhinos , who play in the USA Rugby League . Leeds stated they would help bring a professional approach to the Atlanta club by sharing information and playing talent. Leeds had a highly successful season in 2015, winning the Challenge Cup , League Leaders Shield and the Grand Final , completing the modern day rugby league treble and becoming only the third team in
1470-411: A position she still holds. In June 2024, Anne was taken to Southmead Hospital with minor injuries and concussion believed to be caused by impact with a horse's legs or head. Anne met Mark Phillips , a lieutenant in the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards , in 1968 at a party for horse lovers. Their engagement was announced on 29 May 1973. On 14 November 1973, the couple married at Westminster Abbey in
1575-757: A professional rugby league club in Leeds , West Yorkshire , England . The club play their home games at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium and compete in the Super League , the top tier of British rugby league . Leeds Rhinos have won the League Championship 11 times, Challenge Cup 14 times and World Club Challenge three times. The club share big long-standing West Yorkshire Derby rivalries with Huddersfield Giants and Bradford Bulls . Leeds' traditional home colours are blue and amber shirts with white shorts and blue socks. In 1864, H. I. Jenkinson placed an advert in
1680-522: A project aimed at raising funds for the museum's gallery space. She is also patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Royal College of Midwives , Royal College of Emergency Medicine , Magpas Air Ambulance , Edinburgh University 's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , Royal Holloway, University of London , International Students House, London , Acid Survivors Trust International , Townswomen's Guilds , Citizens Advice ,
1785-530: A row. After failing to win a trophy in 2010, Leeds started the 2011 season in mixed form, and by July appeared to be in danger of missing out on the play-offs completely. They ultimately did finish in a play-off spot and went on to win the 2011 Super League Grand Final . They reached the Challenge Cup Final in 2012, as they had the previous year , but again finished runners up. The Rhinos did however, successfully defend their Super League title by winning
1890-516: A televised ceremony, with an estimated audience of 100 million. They subsequently took up residence at Gatcombe Park . As was customary for untitled men marrying into the royal family, Phillips was offered an earldom , which he declined; consequently their children were born without titles . Anne and her husband had two children: Peter (born 1977) and Zara Phillips (born 1981). Anne and Phillips have five grandchildren. On 31 August 1989, Anne and Phillips announced their intention to separate;
1995-522: A tick in the box for doing this?' No, it's about serving…It took me probably 10 years before I really felt confident enough to contribute to Save the Children's public debates because you needed to understand how it works on the ground and that needed a very wide coverage. So my early trips were really important." Anne has been frequently named the "hardest working royal", and she carried out 11,088 engagements between 2002 and 2022, more than any other member of
2100-472: A white jacket over a "demure, cropped-to-the-knee dress" and a spray of white flowers in her hair. Her engagement ring was made of "a cabochon sapphire flanked by three small diamonds on each side". Following the marriage service, the couple and guests headed to Craigowan Lodge for a private reception. Laurence received no peerage , although was knighted in 2011. On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips were returning to Buckingham Palace from
2205-598: A winter to a summer season. In 1997, the club renamed itself Leeds Rhinos . Dean Bell took over as head coach following his retirement as a player at Auckland Warriors. Iestyn Harris joined Leeds that year for a record-breaking £350,000 transfer and was appointed captain in his first full season at the age of only 21. Leeds experienced great financial difficulty and even flirted with relegation as they won only six matches all year and finished third from bottom in Super League, above only Oldham and Paris. Bell became head of
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#17330849552992310-507: A year later, again to face Wigan again, but were beaten more easily. In 1996 Gary Hetherington sold his controlling interest in Sheffield Eagles and joined Paul Caddick to take over the ailing Leeds C F & A Co Ltd, owners and operators of Headingley Stadium and Leeds Rugby League Club. 1996 marked the beginning of summer rugby as the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from
2415-568: Is a managing director for SEL UK, a boutique sports management company. He married Autumn Kelly , a Canadian management consultant, in 2008 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle . They have two children together, separated in 2019, and divorced in 2021. Peter Phillips was born at 10:46 am on 15 November 1977, in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London . He was the first child of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips , who had married in 1973. At
2520-485: Is a true style icon and was all about sustainable fashion before the rest of us really knew what that meant". Her style has been noted for its timelessness; she relies almost solely on British fashion brands, with tweed and tailored suits as her hallmarks. She is known for recycling outfits, such as her floral-print dress worn both to the wedding of the Prince of Wales in 1981 and the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor in 2008. Anne
2625-498: Is also one of the few women in the royal family to wear a military uniform. According to The Guardian , she is "rarely seen without a brooch" during royal events. Her millinery styles have included jockey caps and hats of multiple colours and bold patterns. She presented the Queen Elizabeth II award for British design at London Fashion Week in 2020. Anne has appeared on three British Vogue covers; after first appearing on
2730-469: Is also the royal patron of WISE , an organisation that encourages young women to pursue careers in science, engineering and construction. She has been patron of the Royal National Children's Foundation since 2002 and the industrial heritage museum, Aerospace Bristol , since 2016. In 2022, Anne was named honorary chair of National Lighthouse Museum 's Illuminating Future Generations campaign,
2835-794: Is involved with over 200 charities and organisations in an official capacity. She works extensively for Save the Children , serving as president from 1970 to 2017, and has been patron since 2017. Anne has visited the organisation's projects in Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result of her work, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 by Kenneth Kaunda , President of Zambia. She initiated The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in 1991. Her extensive work for St. John Ambulance as Commandant-in-Chief of St. John Ambulance Cadets has helped to develop many young people, as she annually attends
2940-463: Is now Headingley Stadium. Leeds St John's played its final season under that name in 1889–90, before becoming the football section of Leeds Cricket, Football and Athletic Co Ltd the following season. With Headingley still being completed, Leeds' first game was staged at Cardigan Fields, the home side defeating Otley . The first game at Headingley was played on 20 September 1890, when Manningham were beaten by one try and one dropped goal to nil. After
3045-656: Is the Academy of Medical Sciences' first Royal Fellow. Anne was elected Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh effective 31 March 2011, succeeding her father, who stepped down from the role in 2010. Likewise, she accepted in 2011 the roles of president of City and Guilds of London Institute , Master of the Corporation of Trinity House and president of the Royal Society of Arts , also in succession to her father. Anne has been
3150-403: Is the patron of U.K. Fashion and Textile Association. She has been noted for wearing "bold patterns and vibrant pops of colour". Her style choices often reflect her equestrian interests as well as the practicality of her fast-paced schedule. In the 1970s and 1980s, she was often photographed wearing trends such as puff sleeves, cardigans, bright floral patterns, and multicoloured stripes. Anne
3255-522: The Yorkshire County Cup in 1980 (beating Hull Kingston Rovers ) and 1988(beating Castleford ). Leeds were beaten finalists in the John Player Trophy four times in the 1980s, and 1990s. Between December 1986 and April 1988, Maurice Bamford was coach of Leeds. Leeds eventually returned to Wembley for a Challenge Cup Final appearance in 1994 against Wigan . Leeds returned to Wembley
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3360-458: The 2008 World Club Challenge , Melbourne Storm the defeated opponents on this occasion. Leeds then retained the Super League championship by winning the Grand final . This marked the first time the club had won consecutive titles. A third consecutive league title followed in 2009, when Leeds won the 2009 Super League Grand Final , and thus became the first club ever to win the trophy three times in
3465-477: The 2012 Super League Grand Final . Success in the Grand Final earned them another World Club Challenge match against Melbourne Storm , in which they were defeated. Leeds would ultimately fail to win any silverware in 2013, however they did end their long run without a Challenge Cup final win by beating Castleford Tigers at Wembley in the 2014 final . In March 2014, it was announced that Leeds would share
3570-507: The Archbishop of York , Cyril Garbett . At the time of her birth, she was third in the line of succession to the British throne , behind her mother and older brother, Charles (later King Charles III). She rose to second in 1952 after her grandfather's death and her mother's accession; she is currently 17th in line. A governess , Catherine Peebles, was appointed to look after Anne and her brothers, Charles, Andrew , and Edward . Peebles
3675-594: The British Olympic Association . Anne represented Great Britain in the International Olympic Committee at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. In 1985 she became president of the Riding for the Disabled Association after serving as their patron for fourteen years. She maintains a relationship with student sport and is the patron of British Universities and Colleges Sport . Following
3780-447: The Church of England at the time, the Church of Scotland considered marriage to be an ordinance of religion rather than a sacrament and permitted the remarriage of divorced persons under certain circumstances. Anne became the first royal divorcée to remarry since Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , granddaughter of Queen Victoria . For the wedding ceremony, Anne wore
3885-572: The Leeds Mercury inviting players to meet up at Woodhouse Moor a few days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. That advert attracted more than 500 members. From this interest several clubs were formed, including Leeds St John's. Leeds St John's was formed in 1870 and was originally known as the "Old Blue and Ambers". The club played at the Militia Barracks from 1870 to 1888 before moving to Cardigan Fields, near Headingley , Leeds. Membership
3990-920: The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle , Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order , a Dame Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem , a Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II , and a Personal Aide-de-Camp to the Sovereign. Divorced 14 June 2021 Autumn Kelly Savannah Phillips Isla Phillips Mia Tindall Lena Tindall Lucas Tindall The Princess Royal's ancestry can be traced as far back as Cerdic, King of Wessex (519–534). Leeds Rhinos The Leeds Rhinos are
4095-547: The Queen's Gallantry Medal . Anne visited Beaton in hospital and thanked him for his assistance. It was widely reported that the Queen paid off Russell's mortgage, but this is not true: Russell said in 2020 that a police officer suggested it might happen, so he stopped paying his mortgage in anticipation and nearly had his house repossessed after four months. Ball pleaded guilty to attempted murder and kidnapping. As of March 2024 , he
4200-737: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo , and the Scottish Rugby Union . In 1986 she was appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen . In 2001, she became Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers . In 2017, Anne became Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and a Governor of Gresham's School . Anne has been called the royal family's "trustiest anchor" and a "beacon of good, old-fashioned public service", having carried out over 20,000 engagements since her 18th birthday. In her early adulthood, she
4305-538: The Royal Yacht Britannia . Their relationship developed in early 1989, three years after Laurence was appointed as an equerry to the Queen. In 1989, the existence of private letters from Laurence to Anne was revealed by The Sun newspaper. The couple married at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle in Scotland, on 12 December 1992. Approximately 30 guests were invited for the private marriage service. Unlike
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4410-564: The Second World War , Leeds club struggled to make a serious impact in rugby league despite having a financial advantage over the majority of other teams. Arthur Clues was the first Australian to come and play in Britain after the war and the great Australian second rower was signed by Leeds. His rivalry with the Great Britain and Wales prop Frank Whitcombe , who played for Bradford Northern
4515-494: The "watersplash final" of 1968, which was played despite a downpour that saturated the pitch. It produced the most dramatic of finishes, when Lance Todd trophy winner Don Fox had the easiest of conversions to win it for Wakefield Trinity , but missed it to leave Leeds 11–10 winners. Francis then quit the club to take up a coaching position in Australia, and Joe Warham again took charge as coach, on an interim basis, midway through
4620-557: The 1890–91 season, Leeds along with other Yorkshire Senior clubs Batley, Bradford, Brighouse, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Hull, Hunslet, Leeds, Liversedge, Manningham and Wakefield decided that they wanted their own county league starting in 1891 along the lines of a similar competition that had been played in Lancashire. The clubs wanted full control of the league but the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union would not sanction
4725-688: The 1969 campaign. The Championship trophy duly returned to Headingley for the second time after a tough final against Castleford at Odsal Stadium. In 1970 Leeds returned to the Championship final, and Odsal, but lost to St. Helens despite having taken an early lead. Tables were turned in December when the same teams met in the final of the BBC2 Floodlit Trophy , Leeds emerging victorious this time. Coached by Derek "Rocky" Turner , Leeds returned to Wembley in 1971 and 1972 but lost out both times – in 1971 losing 24–7 to rank outsiders Leigh and suffering
4830-506: The 1971 September issue at age 21, she also featured in the May and November 1973 issues, commemorating her engagement to Mark Phillips. She was featured in the cover story for the May 2020 issue of Vanity Fair . In 2024, Tatler included her on its list of the most glamorous European royals. Anne is the first member of the royal family to have been convicted of a criminal offence . In November 2002, she pleaded guilty to one charge of having
4935-681: The British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games . In 1988, the Princess Royal became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Anne performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the monarch. She is patron or president of over 300 organisations, including WISE , Riders for Health , and Carers Trust . Her work in charities centres on sports, sciences, people with disabilities , and health in developing countries . She has been associated with Save
5040-491: The British throne and is now 17th, and has been, since 1987, Princess Royal , a title held for life. Born at Clarence House , Anne was educated at Benenden School and began undertaking royal duties upon reaching adulthood. She became a respected equestrian , winning one gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 at the European Eventing Championships . In 1976 , she became the first member of
5145-506: The Children for over fifty years and has visited a number of its projects. Anne married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973; they separated in 1989 and divorced in 1992. They have two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall , and five grandchildren. Within months of her divorce in 1992, Anne married Commander (later Vice Admiral) Sir Timothy Laurence , whom she had met while he served as her mother's equerry between 1986 and 1989. Anne
5250-559: The Diamond Stakes at Royal Ascot . For more than five years, Anne also competed with the British eventing team, winning a silver medal in both individual and team disciplines in the 1975 European Eventing Championship. The following year, she participated in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal as a member of the British team, riding the Queen's horse, Goodwill, in Eventing. Anne suffered
5355-627: The Grand Prior Award Reception. She is patron of St. Andrew's First Aid . In 2021, she became patron of Mercy Ships , an international charity that operates the largest non-governmental hospital ships in the world. Anne is a British representative in the International Olympic Committee as an administrator, and was a member of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games . She also serves as president of
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#17330849552995460-601: The Leeds & District organisation was formalised when a meeting took place at the Green Dragon Hotel, Leeds on 27 September 1888. The foundation clubs were Bramley , Holbeck , Hunslet , Kirkstall, Leeds Parish Church , Leeds St John's and Wortley. In 1888 the Cardigan Estate was sold at auction and Lot 17a was purchased by a group of Leeds citizens, who intended to form the city's leading sports club. Lot 17a became what
5565-412: The Manor of Edgcote , to King Charles and Queen Camilla . Anne, Princess Royal Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950) is a member of the British royal family . She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , and the only sister of King Charles III . Anne was born third in the line of succession to
5670-457: The National Lighthouse Museum. On her 60th and 70th birthdays, the BBC and Vanity Fair both asked whether she would retire, and she denied it both times, citing her parents' example as well as her commitment to her royal duties. Anne's public personality has been described as "not suffering fools lightly" while maintaining a "still-impressive level of grace and courtesy". British Vogue editor Edward Enninful has said that "Princess Anne
5775-400: The Northern Union was a 6–3 success at Leigh on 7 September 1895, the inaugural day of the new competition. In 1901, the Leeds Parish Church team disbanded and put all of its players at Leeds' disposal. That same year saw the formation of the Northern Rugby League , with a number of leading clubs leaving the Yorkshire League and the Lancashire League and joining the new competition. Leeds
5880-401: The Qualifiers narrowly avoiding the Million Pound Game on points difference. For the 2019 season the club appointed former player David Furner as head coach to rebuild the team. After an unsuccessful start to the season Furner was sacked and replaced with Richard Agar as caretaker coach. Agars first game in charge was a loss in the Challenge Cup to second division Bradford Bulls . Agar
5985-423: The Queen as Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order , a position her grandmother had also held. She is a Royal Fellow of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences . Royal Fellows are members of the royal family who are recommended and elected by the Society's Council. The Royal Society as of 2022 has four Royal Fellows: Anne; William, Prince of Wales; Edward, Duke of Kent; and King Charles. She
6090-418: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee . On 12 September 2022, in St Giles' Cathedral , Edinburgh, Anne became the first woman to participate in a Vigil of the Princes , guarding her mother's coffin. This was repeated at Westminster Hall on 16 September. It was later revealed that she had been the informant at her mother's death at Balmoral, a witness who signs, along with the doctor, the death certificate. Anne
6195-402: The Super League era to achieve this after Bradford in 2003 and St. Helens in 2006. Leeds' victory in the 2015 Grand Final was the final competitive game of Rugby League for three long serving players of the game, as Jamie Peacock & Kylie Leuluai retired at the end of the season and Kevin Sinfield joined Leeds' sister club in Rugby Union , Yorkshire Carnegie . Leeds struggled in
6300-403: The Yorkshire Cup seven times between 1969 and 1980. 1976–77 was a season of mixed emotions. The Salford versus Leeds league match was abandoned after 38 minutes when Chris Sanderson of Leeds suffered a fatal injury. Leeds led 5–2, but the game was declared null and void and not replayed. The club recovered to win the Challenge Cup at the end of the season. This success was repeated in 1978, in
6405-610: The academy team. In 1998 Graham Murray replaced Bell and joined the Leeds Rhinos as head coach and the team reached the inaugural Grand Final , at Old Trafford , being beaten by Wigan. In 1999 Leeds finally landed their first silverware in a decade, and their first Challenge Cup for more than 20 years, with a convincing 52–16 win over London at Wembley. In 2000, Leeds reached the Challenge Cup Final but finished runners up to Yorkshire rivals Bradford at Murrayfield , Edinburgh . Daryl Powell became coach of Leeds after he retired from playing in 2001. In 2003, despite being top of
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#17330849552996510-449: The attack the use of only a single protection officer was stopped, and the Walther PPK pistol was replaced. Beaton, Hills, Callender, and McConnell were hospitalised, and recovered from their wounds. For his defence of Princess Anne, Beaton was awarded the George Cross by the Queen, who was visiting Indonesia when the incident occurred; Hills and Russell were awarded the George Medal , and Callender, McConnell, and Edmonds were awarded
6615-547: The baby's baptism , which took place on 23 April 2011 at Church of the Holy Cross in Avening , Gloucestershire, near Gatcombe Park , the home of Phillips' mother. Savannah was born 12th in the line to the throne and is now 19th. On 29 March 2012, the couple's second daughter, Isla Elizabeth, was born at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. She was born 13th in the line to the throne and is now 20th. On 11 February 2020, Phillips and his wife confirmed that they had separated in 2019 and announced they were planning to divorce. The divorce
6720-416: The city of Arkhangelsk for the 75th anniversary of Operation Dervish , which was one of the first Arctic convoys of World War II . In September 2016, the Princess had a chest infection and was required to cancel official engagements. In late October 2016, she visited the Malaysian state of Sarawak for a two-day study tour. In April 2022, Anne and her husband toured Australia and Papua New Guinea to mark
6825-416: The coffin of their grandmother as it lay in state at Westminster Hall . On 19 September 2022, he joined the Queen's children and other senior members of the royal family in walking behind the cortege in the state funeral procession. By June 2024, Phillips had introduced his partner, NHS paediatric nurse and freelance writer Harriet Sperling (née Sanders), great-great niece of Raymond Courage , Lord of
6930-414: The competition as it meant giving up control of rugby football to the senior clubs. In 1892, 27,654 spectators, a then record in British rugby, attended the third round showdown between Leeds and Halifax at Headingley. A special general meeting was held in 1895 that voted decisively to support the breakaway Northern Union as a founder member, resulting in two resignations from the club. Leeds' début in
7035-411: The couple had been rarely seen in public together and both were romantically linked with other people. They shared custody of their children, and initially announced that "there were no plans for divorce." On 13 April 1992, the Palace announced that Anne had filed for divorce, which was finalised ten days later. Anne met Timothy Laurence , a commander in the Royal Navy , while he was serving on
7140-485: The daughter of Mark Phillips and his former mistress Heather Tonkin; and Stephanie Phillips (born 1997), the daughter from his father's second marriage to Sandy Pflueger . Phillips went to Port Regis Prep School in Shaftesbury , Dorset before following some of his family by attending Gordonstoun School in Moray , Scotland. Whilst at Gordonstoun, he was chosen to be head boy . During his gap year , he went to Sydney and worked for Sports Entertainment Limited (SEL),
7245-423: The deadlock, and the final went to a replay two days later, again at Fartown , Huddersfield . Leeds made no mistake this time and ran out convincing 26–12 winners having led 16–0 at half-time. The club lost many players to the First World War ; of a total of fifty-one players who served in the military, fifteen were killed. The usual league programme was interrupted during 1914–18. During this period, Leeds played
7350-408: The event on Parkinson , saying she was 'scrupulously polite' to Ball as she thought it would be 'silly to be too rude at that stage'. Eventually, Anne exited the other side of the limousine, as had her lady-in-waiting , Rowena Brassey. A passing pedestrian, a former boxer named Ron Russell, punched Ball and led Anne away from the scene. At that point, Police Constable Michael Hills happened upon
7455-400: The final of the Yorkshire Cup at Crown Flatt , Dewsbury . The match was played in front of a crowd of 22,598 and ended in a 5–5 draw. Four days later the two clubs drew again, with Leeds eventually lifting the trophy after a second replay, the only occasion it took three attempts to settle a Yorkshire Cup Final. A total of 52,402 spectators watched the three games. Leeds forward Joe Thompson
7560-420: The following Christmas when two Challenge games were organised between the two sides but this time with one of each code. The Navy won the union game 9–3 on Christmas Eve but proved equally adept at league recording a 24–3 win on 28 December. In 1921, Harold Buck became the game's first £1,000 transfer when he moved from Hunslet to Leeds. On Saturday 27 October 1934, Leeds and Wakefield Trinity met in
7665-465: The forward pack. The recruitment paid off: the club was crowned Champions for the first time in 1961 with Lewis Jones leading them to a 25–10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final at Odsal Stadium , Bradford . In the late 1960s, under the guidance of Roy Francis , Leeds repeatedly finished top of the league. The club contested perhaps the most memorable of all Wembley occasions,
7770-602: The indignity of captain Syd Hynes being the first man to 'take an early bath' at Wembley. A third championship, in 1972, provided consolation. Eric Ashton (former Wigan and Great Britain centre) coached Leeds for the 1973–74 season before leaving to coach St. Helens . Leeds continued to collect silverware: the Regal Trophy in 1973 and the Premiership (the then-current form of the championship playoff) in 1975. The team held
7875-622: The match 5 points to 2 to set up a history-making all-Leeds clash with neighbours Hunslet in the final. The match was played at the Elland Road football ground, to accommodate a huge demand from the city's rugby league supporters. Over 54,000 people watched the game, a then record for a match in England. Hunslet triumphed 8–2 to take the title. Leeds won the Challenge Cup in 1941 and 1942 beating Halifax both times at games held at Odsal. Following
7980-660: The president of the Commonwealth Study Conference , an initiative founded by her father. In 2023, she succeeded the Duke of Kent as president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . Anne is the patron of Transaid, a charity founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport which aims to provide safe and sustainable transport in developing countries. She
8085-459: The public during walkabouts, saying, "the theory was that you couldn't shake hands with everybody, so don't start." Members of the public have seen her "mending fences at Gatcombe" and "queuing up for the Portaloos" at her daughter's horse competitions. Her reputation is also coupled with her advocacy for causes out of the mainstream, such as Wetwheels Foundation's commitment to accessible sailing and
8190-623: The retirement of the Queen Mother in 1981, Anne was elected by graduates of the University of London as the Chancellor , and has been in the position since that year. She was president of BAFTA from 1973 to 2001. Throughout May 1996, Anne served as Her Majesty's High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland , and held the post again in 2017. In 2007, she was appointed by
8295-583: The royal family. Anne remains one of Britain's most popular royals. Telegraph editor Camilla Tominey called her a "national treasure", writing that she is "hailed as one of the great English eccentrics", whose work ethic contributes to her regard. Tominey wrote that Anne's public role is a "contradiction of both protocol taskmaster and occasional rule-breaker". Reportedly, Anne "insists on doing her own make-up and hair" and drives herself to engagements, having pleaded guilty to two separate speeding fines on account of being late. She does not shake hands with
8400-447: The scene; he too was shot by Ball, but he had already called for police backup. Detective Constable Peter Edmonds answered, gave chase, and finally arrested Ball. Beaton, who had been Anne's sole bodyguard, later said about royal security "I had nothing… There was no back-up vehicle. The training was non-existent; but then again, [we thought] nothing was going to happen. They are highly specialised now, highly trained." Immediately after
8505-512: The season following their best ever season in 2015. they spent most of the regular season in the bottom two league positions before finding form and just missing out on 8th place to Widnes therefore being confined to fight to keep their Super League status in The Qualifiers for the first time. The club comfortably finished first in the Qualifiers only losing to Huddersfield. The following season
8610-503: The side still lacked enough quality to compete at the top of the Lancashire section of the competition in which it was then playing. However, "the Loiners" (their historical nickname) were to establish themselves as a dominant force by the end of the coming decade. In 1960 Dai Prosser was appointed to assist Joe Warham with the coaching duties and the club signed a new back three of Jack Fairbank, Brian Shaw and Dennis Goodwin to strengthen
8715-479: The table at the time, Leeds announced Tony Smith would replace Darryl Powell as head coach for the 2004 season. Leeds returned to the Challenge Cup final in 2003 , again to face Bradford, this time at the Millennium Stadium , Cardiff where they were beaten 22–20. The Rhinos ended their 32-year wait for a league championship by winning the 2004 Super League Grand Final This marked the start of more than
8820-451: The team finishing in sixth place in the league, but that was just a warm-up for the Challenge Cup campaign. Leeds beat Hull Kingston Rovers , Rochdale Hornets , Keighley and then scraped through 11–10 against Warrington in the semifinal before meeting Hull F.C. in the final. Rain on the morning of the game meant conditions were against flowing rugby. The scores were level at 7–7 with fifteen minutes left. However, neither team could break
8925-563: The then Canadian Secretary to the Queen , said of Anne in 2014: "Her credo is, 'Keep me busy. I'm here to work. I'm here to do good things. I'm here to meet as many people as possible'." It was reported in December 2017 that the Princess Royal had undertaken the most official engagements that year out of all the royal family, her mother the Queen included. Among her royal visits, the Princess has toured Norway, Jamaica, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia. Anne's first public engagement
9030-565: The throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales in 1982. His parents were said to have refused offers from his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II that would have led to his being born in the peerage . Phillips was the first legitimate grandchild of a monarch in more than 500 years to be born without a title or courtesy title . Phillips has a younger sister, Zara Tindall (née Phillips; born 1981), and two younger half-sisters, Felicity Wade (née Tonkin; born 1985),
9135-559: The time of his birth, there was a 41-gun salute from the Tower of London . He was baptised on 22 December 1977 by the Archbishop of Canterbury Donald Coggan in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace . His godparents were his maternal uncle, Prince Charles ; Geoffrey Tiarks ; Captain Hamish Lochore; Lady Cecil Cameron of Lochiel and Jane Holderness-Roddam . Phillips was fifth in line to
9240-436: Was a return to form, finishing second to Castleford and only a point off of their 2015 treble winning season tally. They went on to play Castleford in the Grand Final winning 24–6, the club's 11th title and 8th of the Super League era. After the successful 2017 season, the 2016 season was written off as an anomaly, however 2018 was to be another bad year for the club. They finished 9th in the regular season and finished second in
9345-454: Was active until 1963, when Anne went to boarding school . Anne enrolled at Benenden School in 1963. In 1968, she left school with six GCE O-Levels and two A-Levels . She began to undertake royal engagements in 1969, at the age of 18. In 1970, Anne briefly had a relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles , who later married Camilla Shand . Camilla later became the second wife and queen consort of Anne's elder brother, Charles III. Anne
9450-755: Was also briefly linked to Olympic equestrian Richard Meade . In spring 1971, Princess Anne finished fourth at the Rushall Horse Trials. At age 21, she won the individual title at the European Eventing Championship with her home-bred horse Doublet and was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971. She also rode winners in horse racing, competing in the Grand Military Steeplechase at Sandown Park Racecourse and
9555-547: Was at the opening of an educational and training centre in Shropshire in 1969. Anne travels abroad on behalf of the United Kingdom up to three times a year. She began to undertake overseas visits upon leaving secondary school, and accompanied her parents on a state visit to Austria in the same year. Her first tour of Australia was with her parents in 1970, since which she returned many times to undertake official engagements as
9660-472: Was born at 11:50 a.m. BST on 15 August 1950 at Clarence House during the reign of her maternal grandfather, King George VI . She is the second child and only daughter of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh . A 21-gun salute in Hyde Park signaled the birth. Anne was baptised in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace on 21 October 1950, by
9765-528: Was cited as a "royal renegade" for choosing to forgo titles for her children despite being the "spare to the heir". The media often called the young Anne "aloof" and "haughty", giving her the nickname "her royal rudeness". She spurred controversy for telling photographers to "naff off" at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1982. Vanity Fair wrote that Anne "has a reputation for having inherited her father's famously sharp tongue and waspish wit". Of her early public role, she has said: "It's not just about 'can I get
9870-562: Was conducted by David Conner , the Dean of Windsor . The couple lived in Hong Kong after Phillips changed positions within the Royal Bank of Scotland and became head of their sponsorships activities in the region. Their first child, and the Queen's first great-grandchild, a daughter named Savannah Anne Kathleen, was born on 29 December 2010 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital . The Queen was present for
9975-474: Was given the job permanently at the end of the season after keeping the club in Super League. Leeds made a bright start to the 2020 Super League season although their season was disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Despite the postponed season the club made it to their first Challenge Cup final in five years where they beat Salford 17–16. It was their first major trophy after the 'Golden Era'. Leeds reached
10080-404: Was legendary. Their confrontations on the field during the Leeds v Bradford Northern local derby games are part of rugby league folklore. It was not until the late 1950s, when in 1957 the club secured its first post-war Challenge Cup victory, that the young side being built began to show signs of what was to come. Joe Warham came to Leeds as coach in 1958 and a Yorkshire Cup triumph followed, but
10185-475: Was not admitted until the following year when it was placed in the newly formed second division and quickly gained promotion as runners-up to Keighley . Leeds City FC joined football's Second Division in 1905–06, and finished sixth out of 20 clubs in the club's first season. Rugby's monopoly with the locals seemed to have been broken, with Leeds Rugby League's average gate numbers falling by nearly 50% in that first league season. In 1910, Leeds came of age with
10290-562: Was originally confined to the church classes but was soon expanded. By 1887 St John's had reached its first cup final, the Yorkshire Cup losing to Wakefield Trinity . The city of Leeds had an abundance of rugby football clubs and although members of the Yorkshire RFU (which was in turn a constituent body of the RFU ), it was decided to form a 'more local' association. It was for this reason that
10395-641: Was received into the Church of England before her marriage. If she had been Roman Catholic at the time of the marriage, Phillips would have lost his place in the line of the succession to the throne because of since-repealed terms of the Act of Settlement 1701 . Shortly before their wedding, the couple were interviewed and photographed by Hello! magazine, and were reported to have been paid £500,000, resulting in some concern in royal circles. They married on 17 May 2008 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle . The service
10500-547: Was responsible for Anne's early education at Buckingham Palace . Given her young age at the time, Anne did not attend her mother's coronation in June 1953. A Girl Guides company, the 1st Buckingham Palace Company to include the Holy Trinity Brompton Brownie pack, was re-formed in May 1959, specifically so that, as her mother and aunt had done as children, Anne could socialise with girls her own age. The company
10605-426: Was responsible for organising the "Patron's Lunch", in celebration of the Queen's 90th birthday. It included a parade down The Mall and a hamper picnic for 10,000 guests. In January 2020, Phillips appeared in an advertisement for Chinese company Bright Food . In the video, he uses his status as a "British royal family member" to promote the company's milk, while surrounded by luxury. Phillips dated Elizabeth Lorio,
10710-403: Was settled on 14 June 2021. After his divorce, Phillips began a relationship with Lindsay Wallace in 2021, with whom he made his official debut as a couple at the Epsom Derby in June 2022. The two ended their relationship in 2024. On 17 September 2022, during the period of official mourning for Queen Elizabeth II , Phillips joined his sister and six cousins to mount a 15-minute vigil around
10815-561: Was sponsorship accounts manager. He left Williams in September 2005, for a job as a manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh . In March 2012, he left RBS to take on a role as managing director at SEL UK. In August 2012, he was guest of honour at the Rugby league Challenge Cup Final between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos at Wembley. In the year leading up to June 2016, Phillips
10920-591: Was still detained under the Mental Health Act at Broadmoor Hospital , having been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne is the focus of the Granada Television -produced docudrama To Kidnap a Princess (2006) and inspired story lines in Tom Clancy 's novel Patriot Games . Anne undertakes a number of duties and engagements on behalf of the sovereign. Kevin S. MacLeod ,
11025-612: Was the top point scorer for both the 1929–30 and 1927–28 seasons. In 1937, Leeds paid the stand-off Vic Hey a then-record £1,400 signing-on fee to lure him from Australia . Vic was regarded as a major loss to the Australian game and this contributed to the RFL imposing a ban on international transfers, which lasted until 1940. In 1938, Leeds played Swinton in the Rugby Football League Championship semi-final. Leeds won
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