Princess Anne the hardest working royal

The birth of Princess Anne: Princess Anne was born on August 15, 1950, which happened to be V-J Day in the United Kingdom.

The line of succession: When Anne was born, she was second in line to the throne, after Charles.

Her love of horses: Queen Elizabeth was a well-known animal lover and had a particular interest in horses.

A sturdy princess: Princess Anne was a tough kid and took the many bumps and bruises that came with her sporty lifestyle in stride.

Aptitude for sports: Anne began professional training at a very young age, which continued at her private boarding school.

The Royal Olympian: She was the first royal ever to be selected for an Olympic team.

The fall: Unfortunately, the team did not place at the Montreal Games and Anne suffered a fall during one of the events.

Getting back on the horse: Princess Anne showed her trademark strength and perseverance by getting back on her horse.

Captain Mark Philips: It was through her Olympic horse riding career that Anne met her first husband.

The royal wedding: The pair got married at Westminster Abbey in 1973, the same location as Prince William and Kate Middleton.