“Not bloody likely” – The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne
5th February 2020
On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall.
Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol.
Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury.
Unfortunately…