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Emma Shacklock

Was Timothy Laurence married before Princess Anne and how did they meet?

Composite of a picture of Sir Timothy Laurence attending a Service of Thanksgiving to mark 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in March 2024 and Princess Anne at a reception with members of the regiment to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 5, 2024.

Sir Timothy Laurence has been married to Princess Anne for decades and many fans might be wondering if the retired naval officer had been married before.

He might not be an official working royal himself but Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence is a familiar face at so many royal occasions and events alongside Princess Anne. The Princess Royal’s husband regularly appears on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour and attends the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph and also often accompanies her on overseas visits. He is a vital member of the Royal Family, though a lot of royal fans might not know too much about him. Sir Timothy, often known as Tim, generally stays out of the spotlight, although he spoke directly to reporters and well-wishers outside Southmead Hospital after visiting his wife on 25th June. 

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