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Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She is the second eldest child behind King Charles III and also has two younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

When she was born she was given the title Princess at birth and it was not until 1987 that she was given the title Princess Royal which she still uses today. The title is usually bestowed on a monarch’s eldest daughter.

Although she tries to stay out of the limelight, Princess Anne has always had very close ties to the royal family and has remained so since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

“One of the reasons not much is known about Princess Anne is that she likes it that way,” royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliam told Fox News Digital. “She’s the hardest working member of the royal family but doesn’t like the public. It’s her style, she always amazed us. The fact that she was with the Queen’s body is significant because it was a symbol of how precious she is to the royal family. She is very supportive of King Charles. She won’t do more because she couldn’t possibly do more, she already does so much for the family.”

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What did Princess Anne say about the Queen?

She made a statement of love and gratitude following the death of Princess Anne’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

“I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest mother’s life. It was an honor and a privilege to accompany them on their recent travels,” she said. “To see the love and respect shown by so many on these trips has been both humbling and uplifting. We will all share unique memories. Thank you to each and every one who shares our sense of loss.”

Princess Anne is the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip. Her older brother is King Charles III. and she has two younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. (Tim Graham/Getty Images)

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Princess Anne also mentioned her brother, King Charles III, in her statement.

“We were perhaps reminded of how much we took for granted their presence and contribution to our national identity. I am also so grateful for the support and understanding shown to my dear brother Charles as he assumes the additional responsibilities of The Monarch.”

“To my mother the Queen, thank you very much,” she said to end her statement.

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How old is Princess Anne?

Princess Anne was born on August 15, 1950, making her close in age to her older brother King Charles III, who was born on November 14, 1948. She was born at Clarence House.

Princess Anne is her older brother King Charles III. very similar. The siblings are only two years apart. (GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Was Princess Anne in the military?

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne was spotted in military garb during the procession of her mother’s coffin. Although Princess Anne has not served in the military, she has many military honors and titles.

Some of their titles are General in the British Army and Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force.

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Princess Anne wore military dress during the procession of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Who is Princess Anne’s husband?

Princess Anne’s first husband was Captain Mark Phillips. The two began dating in the late 1960s and became engaged in 1973. On November 14, 1973, the two were married at Westminster Abbey.

The couple had two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, before their divorce in 1989. Their divorce was finalized in 1992.

Princess Anne is now married to Sir Timothy Laurence but their relationship got off to a rocky start in the public eye after sources reported that Princess Anne and Laurence exchanged romantic letters prior to her divorce from Captain Mark Phillips, although the content was not disclosed .

Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence were married in December 1992. (Frank Augstein – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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They became engaged in 1992 and married in Scotland in December of that year. The two are still together today.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.

Five Syrian soldiers were killed in Israeli attacks near Damascus airport on Saturday (September 17), Syrian state-run news agency Sana reported. “The attack resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and material damage,” Sana said, citing a military source. The projectiles came “from the northeast of Lake Tiberias and targeted the airport and points south of Damascus” around 00:45 (21:45 GMT Friday), the source added.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack killed two Iran-backed militants along with five Syrian soldiers. According to this organization, which draws on an extensive network of sources in Syria, Israel has targeted locations where Tehran-backed fighters are stationed near Damascus airport and in the surrounding countryside.

hundreds of attacks

Last month, three soldiers were killed in Israeli attacks near Damascus and in the southern coastal province of Tartous. The Jewish state has also twice attacked Aleppo Airport in the north of the country in the past month. And in June, more strikes had shut down Damascus airport for nearly two weeks. Since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, Israel has launched hundreds of attacks on its neighbor, targeting government troops and Iran-backed Hezbollah allies.

Israel rarely confirms individual attacks but has admitted to carrying out hundreds. The Jewish state justifies them with the need to prevent its Iranian enemy from strengthening on its borders.

by Paola de Carolis

London, no visit to Elizabeth’s coffin for the Beijing delegation. No invitation to Putin. Instead, the Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska is expected

The delicate balance of protocol, politics and affection colors the wait for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral: as the line snakes along the River Thames to pay homage to the coffin – which was temporarily closed for a few hours yesterday to accommodate the crowd – into the Corridors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace are examined sensitive issues. What to do with uncomfortable dignitaries? How can we not create diplomatic incidents?

After a day off, King Charles returned to work. In Wales he finished the tour of the nations of the United Kingdom and found much affection but also some strife, confirming that if the country had affection and admiration for the Queen and her death caused a surge of collective emotion, the Windsors will do it need to apply single-mindedly to achieve similar popularity. Carlo, who is already 73, doesn’t seem ready to take it easy. In Cardiff he showed the Welsh he had learned in his youth, a masterpiece. It passes the old title on to his son William, whose love for this spot has only grown over the years he has lived here.

On Sunday evening he will receive several heads of state and kings for the funeral at Buckingham Palace in London. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden was the first to arrive. A total of 500 foreign dignitaries are expected, the largest international event in decades, a Whitehall spokesman said. Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska is expected, while Vladimir Putin or representatives of Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Belarus or Myanmar have not been invited. Chinese President Xi Jinping is on the list amid protests from lawmakers but appears ready to turn down the invitation. However, Vice President Wang Qishan arrived from Beijing, whose delegation was denied access to Westminster, prompting the ambassador to protest. There will be President Joe Biden who can use the armored car specially arrived from the United States, while many politicians, kings and foreign presidents have been asked to arrive at Westminster Abbey by bus.

Family management also presents some difficulties. Prince Andrew, who has been stripped of any public role due to the sexual harassment scandal, has been fully integrated into the celebrations of his mother’s death. Last night he attended the vigil for Elizabeth along with the brothers in military uniform. Tomorrow it will be the Queen’s grandchildren. Even Harry, who lost his rank after leaving the Windsors, was granted the uniform, a reversal by the royals it seems at public urging. The relationship between Carlo’s two sons remains the center of attention. The country hopes for a reconciliation. There are positive signs: Harry, for example, has postponed the publication of his autobiography, while Meghan is releasing the podcast and the cover of several magazines in the US. La Fila – now real name The Queue – continues to surprise. Yesterday, David Beckham waited 12 hours to say goodbye to the sovereign.

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New edition of The Age of Enlightenment by Alejo Carpentier

Havana, 17 September (RHC) The Saturday of the Book room in Havana presents today the latest Cuban edition of El Siglo de las Luces to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of this classic by Alejo Carpentier.

According to the organizers of the literary event, the latest production was the result of painstaking work that “erased the errors of varying degrees that have accumulated in successive reprints” and allowed the addition of a series of reference notes for readers.

“It is an invitation to address everyone, both experts and beginners, to a classic text from the perspective of our convulsive contemporaries,” reads the appeal, which invites you to immerse yourself in the historical novel that was being written at the time of the French revolution plays.

Published in 1962, El Siglo de las Luces enjoys a wide international circulation, having, according to critics, “occurred essentially in Western Europe and Latin America, although it is also known in the Arab world, China, Japan and South Korea”.

“Due to the value of the work, the memory of this date must be accepted as an authentic event. The continuity of its resonance with successive generations of readers, its way of transcending time (…) gives it the category that corresponds to a classic of literature,” the text reads. (Source:PL)

Three hours before the official opening of Munich’s Oktoberfest, thousands of Oktoberfest visitors have already gathered at the festival grounds.

Shortly after 9 am on Saturday morning, the Theresienwiese premises opened. As a result, many who had waited in long lines since dawn rushed to get a good spot at a beer tent.

At the stalls, however, guests still need to be patient to quench their thirst for beer: Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) will hit the first keg at 12pm – only then will there be beer.

Many had been drinking since the early hours of the morning and some had been waiting in dirndls and lederhosen in front of the festival grounds since 5am. Hours before the crash, some of those waiting were visibly drunk. Only a few of the predominantly young visitors wore protective masks against the crown.

In 2020 and 2021 the mass event was canceled due to the pandemic. There are no corona requirements this year.

At less than ten degrees, it drizzled here and there on the waiting beer friends. But the sun came out just in time for the website’s opening.