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01of 09Princess Anne.Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via GettyOne of the first men Princess Anne was ever linked to was Eton-educated and former cavalry officer Gerald Ward. Although the two never confirmed their romance, it’s believed that they were close — and Ward eventually became a godfather toPrince Harry.
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One of the first men Princess Anne was ever linked to was Eton-educated and former cavalry officer Gerald Ward. Although the two never confirmed their romance, it’s believed that they were close — and Ward eventually became a godfather toPrince Harry.
02of 09Bill Zygmant/ShutterstockPrincess Anne was a skilled rider, so it’s no surprise that one of the first men that she was ever linked to was a horseman himself: Richard Meade, who won three gold medals in the Olympics.
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Princess Anne was a skilled rider, so it’s no surprise that one of the first men that she was ever linked to was a horseman himself: Richard Meade, who won three gold medals in the Olympics.
03of 09S&G/PA Images/GettyMeade’s children are very close friends ofPrince Williamand Harry, with William naming him among Louis' godparents.
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Meade’s children are very close friends ofPrince Williamand Harry, with William naming him among Louis' godparents.
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The Queen’s daughter was also linked to Andrew Parker Bowles in her young adult years — the man who would be the first husband of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Some have speculated that Camilla may never have struck up a romance withPrince Charlesif her then-boyfriend hadn’t struck up an affair with his royal sibling.
Anne and Andrew remained close throughout the years, as seen in a picture from their 2016 outing to the Cheltenham Festival.
05of 09Everett/ShutterstockPrincess Anne went on to marry Captain Mark Phillips just four months after her affair with Andrew ended, after meeting at a party for horse enthusiasts in 1968.
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Princess Anne went on to marry Captain Mark Phillips just four months after her affair with Andrew ended, after meeting at a party for horse enthusiasts in 1968.
06of 09Anwar Hussein/GettyThe couple went on to have two children: Peter and Zara Phillips.
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The couple went on to have two children: Peter and Zara Phillips.
07of 09CORBIS/Corbis via GettyHowever, the marriage fell apart after 19 years.
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However, the marriage fell apart after 19 years.
08of 09PA Images/GettyPrincess Anne went on to marry Timothy Laurence in December 1992, eight months after her divorce from Phillips.
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Princess Anne went on to marry Timothy Laurence in December 1992, eight months after her divorce from Phillips.
09of 09TASSTASS/GettyThe two are still together.
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The two are still together.
source: people.com
