On December 12, 2022, Princess Anne andSir Timothy Laurencecelebrated 30 years of wedded bliss.

Anne even asked Timothy to become a third trustee for her royal charity, perRadio Times.

That same year,Anne and Mark separated, ultimately divorcing in 1992.

Princess Anne smiling in voluminous purple hat

However, the horrible year did end on a happy note, with Princess Anne marrying a second time.

But unlike her 1973 wedding at Westminster Abbey (viaU.K.

While it was Timothy’s first marriage, Anne was divorced.

Princess Anne holding on to her hat and Timothy Laurence smiling

Instead, Anne and Timothy chose Crathie Kirk in Scotland for their ceremony, perHello!magazine.

At the time, the Church of Scotland did not have the same restrictions.

The queen and her family often worshiped at Crathie Kirk, as noted by theChurch of Scotland.

Timothy Laurence talking to Princess Anne

Like her mother, Anne has a special affection for Scotland.

After the ceremony, Anne and Timothy spent their honeymoon at Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire.

Body language expert Judi James believed Anne aspired for contrast between her two weddings.

She described Anne’s expression as “softened by signals of delight and love.”

For his part, Timothy was smitten from the start.

“Anne has treated him as her closest confidant for some considerable time.”

Over the years, the princess and Timothy have lived a comfortable life at theirGatcombe Park home.

The couple also continues to maintain their ties to Scotland.