As every documentary tells us, the royals are constantly on display.
Every move they make is scrutinized and analyzed by the tabloids.
Here are 14 times the rebellious royal broke royal rules and what happened after she did.
So I think that was probably the right thing to do," she toldVanity Fairin 2020.
For instance, Anne’s siblings' children all have titles of their own.
Traditionally, royal children led very sheltered, quiet lives.
They were expected to stay inside the palace unless they were going to a royal event.
Apparently, Anne wasn’t too happy about this cloistered existence.
Initially, she was homeschooled, as all royal children were.
After all, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children now all attend in-person schools, too.
I didn’t think that was entirely appropriate."
How did Anne fight these outdated, gendered traditions?
If it’s true that we are what we wear, Anne was nothing short of a forward-thinking rebel.
“Princesses never cross their legs in public,” she says firmly.
Well, it turns out, this is a real royal rule!
It seems that Anne doesn’t really care about leg-crossing etiquette.
And who can blame her?
After all, maybe it’s time we let the royals sit however they want to!
In fact, the royal family’s firm political neutrality goes back for generations.
On the “Oxford Farming Conference” podcast, the princess spoke up about how Brexit was affecting farmers.
“Some are much better prepared than others.
“For some it will be an opportunity.”
But even though Anne’s sapphire rings may not have been traditional, they were perfect for her.
Funnily enough, other royals went on to break the rules with their engagement rings, too.
Princess Diana also received a blue sapphire engagement ring.
Then, years later, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with the very same ring.
Anne has never admitted to the affair, but Cross has spoken up about what happened.
According toDaily Mail, the bodyguard said, “It was very affectionate.
The publication spoke to Cross' ex-wife, Gillian Nicholls, about the alleged affair.
She claimed, “His affair with her always overshadowed our relationship.
It always felt like she was there in the background.”
But, as always, Princess Anne loves to break rules that feel just a little too dated.
Again, royal funeral processions usually exclude women.
In fact, she was the first woman to ever march behind the coffin of a British monarch.
Prior to the funeral march, Anne stayed with the coffin as it traveled from Balmoral to London.
Although she was considered an unusual choice as a woman, the queen selected her personally.
It has been an honor and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.
Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting.”
In fact, Anne’s statement bright red lip is actually a breach of protocol.
Apparently, bright lipstick is considered inappropriate by the royals instead, the Queen prefers subtler colors.
Princess Anne’s controversial divorce broke the rules
Divorce hasn’t always been allowed for the royals.
In fact, until Henry VIII divorced his wife Catherine in 1533, it was unheard of.
Of course, that was a pretty long time ago.
Since then, there are been many royal divorces.
Nevertheless, within the royal family, divorce isn’t exactly encouraged.
While divorces are permitted,remarrying after a divorcewas not actually permitted by the Church of England until 2002.
Then, the church decided that under “exceptional circumstances,” a divorced person could remarry.
Princess Anne, however, managed to break this rule.
After she and Mark Phillips divorced in 1992, she fell in love with Timothy Laurence.
Then, after the funeral, she sent monogrammed cards to thank those that had paid their condolences.
It wasn’t the first or the last time Anne would break this particular royal rule.
She later appeared in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession in 2022.
I know how much he meant to them.”
In 2001, Anne had her own small brush with the law.
She also lost five points on her license after she plead guilty to the charges.
The princess didn’t immediately realize she was in trouble when getting pulled over.
