The Princess Royal celebrates her 73rd birthday today

Princess Anne is mother to Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh

Today, the Princess Royal turned 73. Princess Anne was born on 15 August 1950 at Clarence House, as the second child of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. In honour of the special occasion, King Charles shared two photographs on the royal family's official Instagram page. The first photo was taken at Clarence House in July, 1951, the second photo was taken at Buckingham Palace on Coronation Day. Princess Anne is mother to Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. The royal also has five grandchildren.

Princess Anne is mother to Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh

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