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  1. www.womanandhome.com › life › royal-newsWhat happened to Ian Ball who tried to kidnap Princess Anne ... -...

    Jun 26, 2023 · Ian Ball, a 26-year-old unemployed laborer, tried to kidnap Princess Anne on March 20, 1974. At just 23 years old, Princess Anne was remarkably courageous throughout the incident and gave the masked kidnapper a brave response.

  2. www.standard.co.uk › lifestyle › princess-anne-kidnap-attempt50 years on: how Princess Anne survived a terrifying kidnap...

    Mar 20, 2024 · In March 1974, Ian Ball used a rented typewriter to haphazardly type a letter intended for the then-head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. Ball, 26, a funeral home worker, demanded £3 million — to...

  3. metro.co.uk › 2024/03/20 › happened-a-lone-gunman-tried-kidnapWhat happened when a lone gunman tried to kidnap Princess Anne |...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Hot on their tail was Ian Ball in a hired white Ford Escort. At around 8pm, he swerved in front of the Austin Princess and leapt out, smashing the passenger window with the butt of his...

  4. www.businessinsider.com › how-princess-anne-escaped-armedPrincess Anne Once Escaped a Kidnapper, Telling Him, 'Not ... - ...

    Jun 28, 2023 · Ian Ball, who later said he was sorry for scaring Princess Anne, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and kidnapping charges.

  5. www.skynews.com.au › world-news › he-said-i-had-to-go-with-him‘He said I had to go with him’: Princess Anne opened up about...

    Aug 19, 2023 · The driver of the vehicle, Ian Ball, suddenly jumped out and shot Anne's personal police officer and her chauffeur, as well as a third bystander who tried to intervene. Mr Ball then approached Anne's car and told her that he intended to kidnap her and hold her for ransom.

  6. www.bbc.com › news › uk-scotland-68610426I took three bullets to stop Princess Anne's kidnap - BBC

    Mar 19, 2024 · Ian Ball planned to abduct the young princess and hold her ransom. He was later prosecuted for Jim’s attempted murder, as well as other offences.

  7. people.com › princess-anne-kidnapping-attempt-50-yearPrincess Anne Bodyguard Recalls Kidnapping Attempt on 50th...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Princess Anne's bodyguard Jim Beaton spoke for the 50th anniversary of her kidnapping attempt by Ian Ball in London about how the incident changed royal police protection forever.

  8. www.tatler.com › article › princess-annes-bodyguard-remembersThe day Princess Anne survived a dramatic kidnap attempt

    Mar 20, 2024 · A car blocked their way, and suddenly its driver, Ian Ball, pulled out a handgun. Ball shot Anne’s chauffeur and her security officer, Jim Beaton, as well as a nearby tabloid journalist who tried to intervene.

  9. www.yahoo.com › entertainment › princess-anne-bodyguardPrincess Anne’s Bodyguard Remembers Her Kidnapping Attempt 50 ......

    Mar 20, 2024 · Five decades ago, James “Jim” Beaton protected Princess Anne during a harrowing kidnapping attempt at the hands of Ian Ball. Now, the retired police officer is remembering the scary 1974 ...

  10. britishheritage.com › royals › ron-russell-princess-anneRon Russell saved Princess Anne from kidnapping - British...

    Jun 12, 2024 · Ron Russell, a former boxer who happened to be walking by the scene, saw Iain Ball attempting to kidnap Princess Anne, and swiftly came to the rescue, punching Ball and getting her to safety.