The Night Princess Anne Faced an Armed Kidnapper—and Refused to Surrender

The Night Princess Anne Faced an Armed Kidnapper—and Refused to Surrender Subscribe to the channel: @LostGrandeurUK On the evening of 20 March 1974, a gunman blocked Princess Anne's car in The Mall, just 200 yards from Buckingham Palace, and tried to drag her from the back seat. Ian Ball had planned it for 2 years, armed himself with 2 pistols, and carried a typed letter demanding £2 million for her return. Within minutes he shot 4 men. And the 23-year-old daughter of the Queen looked at her kidnapper and refused to move. Subscribe to the channel: @lostgrandeuruk In this video, we talk about the night Princess Anne faced an armed kidnapper, including Ian Ball's 2-year plan and his grievance against the health service, the ransom note addressed to the Queen, the wounding of Inspector James Beaton and the strangers who ran toward the guns, the boxer whose fists ended the siege, the George Cross and the medals that followed, and the total overhaul of royal protection born from one failure on The Mall. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a story the grand version of history leaves out. 💬 Comment where in the world you are watching from and what you make of Princess Anne's refusal on The Mall. 📢 Share this with anyone who loves royal history, on Facebook, Reddit, or your group chats. You are the reason this channel exists. DISCLAIMER: This video is based on real historical events and figures, drawn from primary archives, biographies, court records, period press, and leading historical scholarship. While every video is heavily researched, occasional minor inaccuracies in dates, quotes, or specific details may occur — historical sources sometimes disagree, and interpretation is sometimes required where the historical record is silent. Any errors are unintentional. Note: We Use Public Domain Photos. Copyright & Fair Use Disclaimer: • We use images and content in accordance with YouTube’s Fair Use guidelines. • Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” Thumbnail Disclaimer: Thumbnail images are satirical, digitally created graphics. Section 107 of the Copyright Act outlines the principles of fair use and identifies examples such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research as categories potentially qualifying under fair use. Content Disclaimer: This video is created for entertainment purposes ONLY. Nothing presented should be interpreted as factual, verified, or evidentiary. The title and thumbnail may be exaggerated for entertainment value and should not be considered proof of any claims made within the video. All statements reflect opinion, speculation, or humorous analysis and are intended solely for entertainment and comedic interpretation. #documentary #history #vicotrianera #england #PrincessAnne #RoyalFamily #BritishHistory #TheMall #BuckinghamPalace #IanBall #QueenElizabeth #RoyalScandal #LostGrandeur #TrueStory #History #Kidnapping #RoyalHistory #1974 #Monarchy #GeorgeCross #MarkPhillips #BritishRoyals #Documentary #CrimeHistory