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When did Princess Anne marry Mark Phillips?
The wedding took place on 14 November 1973 at Westminster Abbey. The Royal Family’s biography of The Princess Royal and the Royal Collection Trust’s wedding record give the same date and venue.
What is the verified timeline?
- 29 May 1973: The engagement was announced, according to a biographical document held by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
- 14 November 1973: Anne and Captain Mark Phillips married at Westminster Abbey.
- April 1992: The Royal Family says their marriage was dissolved.
- 23 April 1992: A contemporary UPI report stated that Anne was granted a divorce that day. This is the date reported by UPI; the Royal Family biography specifies April 1992 rather than a particular day.
How long were Anne and Mark Phillips married?
From their wedding on 14 November 1973 until the marriage was dissolved in April 1992, the marriage lasted about 18 years and five months. That duration is calculated from the reported dates; the Royal Family does not give a specific dissolution day.
What is established about the divorce?
The Royal Family records the marriage’s dissolution in April 1992, while UPI reported a divorce on 23 April. The Canadian government’s profile of The Princess Royal independently lists the divorce year as 1992. These sources establish the chronology, but they do not establish the causes of the separation or provide a detailed account of the former couple’s later relationship. Claims that a particular scandal or affair caused the divorce should not be treated as verified on this evidence.
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Why does “47 years ago” appear in the title?
It is an anniversary framing tied to 2020: 1973 was 47 years before that year. In 2026, the wedding was nearly 53 years ago. The precise date remains 14 November 1973.
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