Strictly’s Angela Rippon on the ‘awful’ time she was accused of having affair with royal’s husband

Angela Rippon was once accused of having an affair with Princess Anne's husband.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant and broadcasting legend Angela Rippon once labelled it “the most dreadful time” when she was accused of having an affair with Princess Anne’s husband, Captain Mark Phillips.

• Angela Rippon recalled the “dreadful time” rumours were flying that she had engaged in an affair with Princess Anne’s first husband
• As she continues to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, Angela revealed “dirty-minded reporters” caused a right royal scandal with rumours about the pair
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