Princess Anne’s Husband Recognized by Queen at Platinum Jubilee

Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, the husband of Princess Anne, is not one to seek the spotlight.

However, his steadfast dedication to the royal family was acknowledged by the Queen during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

This raises the question: Is Sir Tim a working royal like his wife?

While Sir Tim is not officially considered a working royal, his presence alongside the Queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour showcased the high regard the monarch holds for her son-in-law.

Among the six family members present on the balcony who were not working royals were Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Lady Louise Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, and Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence.

Notably, Sir Tim is the only one among these exceptional invitees who was not born into the royal family.

Although he does not hold an official royal title, Sir Tim frequently supports Princess Anne in her duties.

The Queen made it clear that this was the reason behind his attendance at Trooping the Colour, as stated in a palace spokesman's announcement before the celebrations took place.

The Cambridge and Wessex children are also expected to make appearances, along with Sir Tim Lawrence, who the Queen is happy to have as a frequent attendee and support for the Princess Royal during official engagements.

Earlier this year, Sir Tim accompanied Anne on her Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour to Australia and New Guinea, garnering public attention.

Additionally, this week, he filled in for his wife at a royal engagement, showcasing his commitment to fulfilling his role within the royal family.

Despite not receiving a royal title upon his marriage to Anne in 1992, Sir Tim has been honored with several distinctions by the Queen over the years.

In 2008, he was appointed as a personal aide-de-camp to the Queen.

A few years later, he was bestowed the title of Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, KCVO.

In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United States after facing challenges during their time in the UK.

Although they were seen during Trooping the Colour, only working royals were permitted on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Therefore, the couple remained indoors.

They did attend the service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, demonstrating their support and respect for the Queen.

However, after celebrating their daughter Lilibet's first birthday at Frogmore Cottage, they chose to skip the remaining weekend celebrations and returned to the States.

Prince Harry, who is known for his military service, notably wore a suit instead of a military uniform during the events.

Observers noted that this may have been difficult for him to accept.

Historian Hugo Vickers suggested that Harry may have felt depressed upon returning to California after the Jubilee weekend, having given up his position as captain of the Royal Marines, who were prominently present during the celebrations.

Royal biographer Duncan Larcombe echoed this sentiment, stating that those four days would haunt Prince Harry for the rest of his life.

He also expressed his belief that Harry may be frustrated by the treatment he and his family received, particularly if it was Prince William and other members of the Royal Family who decided not to include them in the Royal Box, while allowing other minor non-working royals to attend.

Adding to the discussion, Vanity Fair's Royal Pundit Kate Nicholl suggested that Harry and Meghan left early because they were dissatisfied with the limited role they played during the significant weekend.

She speculated that their absence from other celebrations was due to their disappointment in not being seated in the front row.

In conclusion, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence's recognition by the Queen at the Platinum Jubilee highlights his dedication to the royal family.

While not officially considered a working royal, Sir Tim frequently supports Princess Anne in her duties.