Second child of Queen Elizabeth II,declared Princess Royal 1987. She is actively involved in global charity work, especially for children. An excellent horsewoman, she won won silver medals in both individual and team events in the 1975 European Championships, and competed in the 1976 Olympics. In 1973 she married Capt Mark Phillips (1949-...); they separated 1989 and were divorced 1992. In Dec 1992 she married Commander Timothy Laurence. Her son Peter (1977-...) was the first direct descendant of the Queen not to bear a title. She also has a daughter, Zara (1981-...).
