Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence

[auntie]

Thanks oppie, does anyone have more info, what is their marriage like, his relationship with her kids etc.

[Queen Mary I]

Originally Posted by auntie

Thanks oppie, does anyone have more info, what is their marriage like, his relationship with her kids etc.

Just judging by pictures Peter at least seems to get along fine with him. :)

[zeap]

They appear for the most part to live seperate lives so to speak. Tim works at Whitehall and Princess Anne has her charity work.

The Queen won't allow them to divorce, so I think they're just trying to make a go of it.

But Tim is very close to his step-children, Zara in particular. He usually attends all of her horse events when possible.

[auntie]

Such a shame that they live so called seperate lives, does anyone know how they met? anything about Tim's background?

[iowabelle]

Originally Posted by auntie

Such a shame that they live so called seperate lives, does anyone know how they met? anything about Tim's background?

I think they met while he was working for the Queen. I believe he was an equerry.

[tiaraprin]

Originally Posted by iowabelle

I think they met while he was working for the Queen. I believe he was an equerry.

Yes, Anne and Tim met while he was an equerry to the Queen.

[BeatrixFan]

Can one donate a personality? I'd glady undergo a transplant with Tim. He never seems to have any life to him. He hardly ever speaks, he just stands. Stock still. Very strange.

[Zonk]

Why do you guys think they are going their separate way. I know they had an adjustment period when they first married...as anyone does...but I heard they were getting along fine now. Its certainly not like the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

[branchg]

The chatter is Princess Anne and Tim went their separate ways about five years ago (similar to the Duke and Duchess of Kent), but stay married because the Queen will not allow Anne to divorce again. Who knows if this is still true?

[CATS]

Actually it was in 2002 and was neaver true. It was speculation from the press.They finally had to allow the press to take pictures of them on their yauht. They do spend alot time apart because he works full time and so does she.

[princess olga]

I agree Tim Laurence deserves his own thread on the Forum!

I don't admittedly know much about him, but from tv footage I hav e seen, I have only one overwhelming impression of him: he seems to ooze a quiet dignity, no matter what he's doing.

I remember footage a few years back when the entire royal fam. was on the Buckingham Palace balcony watching (I think it was trooping the color, not sure). Anyways, at some point, either Eugenie or Beatrice--again not sure which one of Andrew's daughters--, who was standing next to Tim, started to faint/actually fainted. And I have to say, the way Tim L. behaved in that situation, quietly but decisively stepping up to the plate and basically catching the poor girl, and the expression of concern on his face---watching that, made me like and admire Anne's husband a great deal. He came across as so without any sense of pretense, so genuine..

Anyone else seen the footage I'm talking about? Might have been the mid-nineties..

[bweir]

The event you're referring to was during the Remembrance Sunday service in 1999 or 2000. :) It was Princess Beatrice that appeared to faint.

[princess olga]

yes, that's the event! Thanks Bweir! :)

[Onassis Line]

For those interested in reading further on the Vice Admiral below is a link for an article which details his current career and gives a better insight into the man himself.

The line of duty – Tim Laurence, Defence Estates - Building

[Mermaid1962]

Very, very interesting, Onassis Line. It's the sort of article I'd never thought of trying to find by myself. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Onassis Line

For those interested in reading further on the Vice Admiral below is a link for an article which details his current career and gives a better insight into the man himself.

The line of duty – Tim Laurence, Defence Estates - Building

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Onassis Line

For those interested in reading further on the Vice Admiral below is a link for an article which details his current career and gives a better insight into the man himself.

The line of duty – Tim Laurence, Defence Estates - Building

Thank you, it is always nice when somebody posts an informative link about other members of the family.

[ada]

Originally Posted by Onassis Line

For those interested in reading further on the Vice Admiral below is a link for an article which details his current career and gives a better insight into the man himself.

The line of duty – Tim Laurence, Defence Estates - Building

Thank you so much for the link. I'm truly impressed.

[Conny]

Hi Onassis Line. Thank you for this link. Now we know why The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence are not constandly togther.
Conny

[Onassis Line]

My pleasure Conny and just to add further info, albeit a year old now, Tim Laurence was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military Division) at the same ceremony Zara received her MBE.

Royal Anecdotes » Tim Laurence

To those who were querying how it was known that Zara curseyed for the Queen - there's details in the link.

[Menarue]

That link showed Zara in a very nice light, she sounded very nice and helped her companions with their curtseys. It is a bit strange that someone with a distinguished career such as Vice Admiral Laurence seemed to come as an after thought. He was mentioned though.