Princess Anne’s full interview on ‘Wogan’ | 1985

Princess Anne interviewed by the late Terry Wogan for his BBC show on the 22nd March 1985

[@releasingendorphins232]

I love Princess Anne. I hope Princess Charlotte gets a lot of valuable time with her Great Aunt. She can teach her so much.

[@morgansifer]

She's so natural, no nonsense and witty. She's great.

[@tardistime6857]

That’s Phillip’s side

[@renukaeswari6369]

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[@darrenmaybee9639]

i loved it when trump was over and the queen gave anne a head nudge as to say "come over here to talk to him" but anne just stood there and heald out her hands and im sure she said witb her lips "bothered?" she wasnt going over there 😂

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Just like her mother.

[@aephraums]

I wish we had had more opportunities during her youth see more interviews like this . Anne shows herself to be self aware, intelligent, very funny and very human. From the day of her wedding when she wore a dress that was so ahead of fashion and expected royal styling to these somewhat candid and honest responses, she is a self assured individual.

[@wightangel]

Her beauty is as prevalent today as it was back then. She is probably one of the most underrated and hardworking royal we have.

[@herrnkniebolo1180]

Never in my life before have I come across anyone with the ability to stay as calm as the Princess Anne, in spite of the spotlight.

[@Altoclarinets]

You are right, and should say it

[@michelegraham9044]

She’s a treasure. I wishe the quality of TV programs reflected that of this old interview today so we had more opportunities to see the Royals like this.

[@lorihutton9535]

Thank you,Anne deserved by work ethic, Queen.

[@chrisw9643]

She's still hot

[@gwynballinger4694]

I wouldn't call myself a royalist, but I did enjoy watching this. She came across as humourous, charming and intelligent.

[@kingofIbiza]

She has a really rare sense of class that's for sure. And a kind heart. Stunning woman, she is 35 there. That was a great interview.

[@roses044]

At the middle of my life, and discovering Princess Anne for the first time. You can instantly sense the brilliance and charm of this royal. She was truly ahead of her time, a gifted communicator with an enormous heart, sense of duty and love of country. The younger royals should take a page from her successful management of public and private life.

[@clovermark39]

She was always the most likeable royal but very private.

[@screamingchimp]

She takes after her mum. And her aunt. and her grandmother. It's the women in the family ❤

[@nearlyretired7005]

Where have you been?

[@PoshLifeforME]

The truly gifted always hide

[@antowens6276]

I am the same, only recently "noticed" her, obviously knew of her but never took any notice. She is funny and brilliant, also pretty!... i am wrong 🤔😄

[@mrkey1003]

She is stunning in every way. What a beautiful woman and Princess. God bless Princess Anne.

[@allanm9913]

It's a pity we don't see more of Anne; quick, witty, charming. What a queen she would make!

[@releasingendorphins232]

She is absolutely Beautiful.

[@renebetts44]

​@@releasingendorphins232 😢 7:05 7:05 7:05

[@releasingendorphins232]

@@renebetts44 what does his mean?

[@meeeka]

She's not seen because she's busy working.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I would have preferred her as Queen than Charles as King!

[@Patsy_Parisi]

She is certainly her father’s daughter. Similar senses of humour and a simple “just get on with it” approach. She’s also very intelligent and charming.

[@A27-j5v]

So true and Zara appears to be the same

[@iceposeidonsarmthing4440]

The queen didn’t receive the education she’d have liked, so she made sure that her daughter would have the best. And the result is this amazing person.

[@arinaitwearran918]

She’s such a likable character. Charming. Witty. Graceful. Real royal.

[@sallyandersen8729]

Princess Ann is awesome. I didn't know how witty she is.. love her.

[@carlrudd1858]

She really knows how to phrase and answer. Concise, entertaining and frank. Poise.

[@LuiS-xo7qw]

I’ve only started watching Princess Anne in more detail recently. She’s a witty 35 year old here, and in my opinion a very beautiful woman.

[@glen7318]

She is over 70 and has never been a beauty.

[@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq]

She was gorgeous here

[@SilverSurfer5150]

What a wonderful persona she puts across! Not the least bit stuck-up. Polite, well-mannered, respectful, and amusing. Everything a well-rounded individual should be. Respect to Princess Anne!

[@hermionedelano6307]

She is fantastic. Has her father’s sense of humor

[@graemejh78]

And her Mothers charm.

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Wogan is something else. A brilliant interviewer. Charming, humerous, respectful, intelligent but able to ask very pointed questions e.g. Chancellor of Universities when she hadn't attended university herself lol, in a very unassuming and polite but humerous manner. With someone less skilled it could come across as a common dig, but not so he. She's hilarious. No nonsense and down to earth. Really funny.

[@liquidgeorge]

He was truly brilliant. When you see the so-called interviewers of today you wonder where all the talent has gone.

[@seanfrancis5723]

She would’ve made an excellent queen

[@conmane3341]

Her voice is also like her mom

[@1ThomasDB]

Yes I've always been of that opinion too!❤

[@gaggymott9159]

HRH The Princess Royal would have made a SUPERB Queen...❤

[@Rotebuehl1]

I doubt she would have liked to be a queen

[@ruantengyi]

not sure if her brother steps down she can take the throne

[@EEmB]

I love the Princess Royal so much! I often wonder if she knows just how loved she actually is? How many of us look up to her immensely? She really got the best from both her parents!

[@marybalding1435]

I appreciate her honesty, I would’ve used the word authenticity but I’m sick of it being used in other quarters

[@emilyhackett4007]

I have just 'discovered' Princess Anne in the aftermath of the Queen's death. She's one of my new favorite people. I think she's fabulous!

[@billiescott9799]

@Wid Eye absolutely!

[@Luckypuk333]

I think so too

[@MrHotlipsholohan]

That was a tremendous interview , the princess came across very well, remember it all those years ago, Wogan was a genius at interviewing and he got the princess to relax and laugh which helps in these situations. The public saw a nice nice, powerful , intelligent but vulnerable side to the princess here which the papers has tried to tarnish and it endeared her to the British public from that day onwards as a good person who stands up for herself. She had great personality, beauty and wit, a model Queen in the making.

[@carlitoab]

Such a beautiful and gracious woman. An asset to the country.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

Princess Anne has both her Mother’s and her Father’s quick wit, and sense of humour.

[@lilylittlemonster5]

This such a rare interview for a royal to make and she is so brillant here. Just marvelous.

[@jasonward9429]

Always admired her. That mix of style, honesty and a no-nonsense attitude are the reasons why we love her. She knows who she is, she has nothing to prove.

[@annknox3798]

I am sure you are a joy to the people of the UK. I love you. From an American 84 ,i watched your mother's Beautiful coronation.

[@audspod1]

I have been an admirer of the Princess Royal for decades. She carries out her many duties with no fuss and doesn't expect thanks or praise. She is a mixture of her late Mother and her beloved Father. I think her brother the King has a great supporter.

[@tinamariamoore2804]

Brilliant interview between the Princess and Wogan, funny, interesting and warm. The interview was natural and none of this pulling the interview to bits with critical views and discussing it from morning to night . Just so lovely with the lovely Wogan.

[@emnaparan]

Such. Pleasure listening to Princess Anne. A joy to watch and enjoyed her quick wit and sense of humor .

[@gabecarlos61]

The actor is The Crown does a great job talking like her

[@phily8093]

I don't think so. The actress who plays her sounds too clipped. Anne here sounds much more rough and ready. She sounds like a very Lancastrian Victoria Wood playing one of her over-achieving Head Girl characters.

[@dodec8449]

And the writers nailed down the character ... so witty and sarcastic.

[@lisalovemc717]

I agree. The actress in The Crown looks and sounds exactly the real Ann.

[@phily8093]

@@lisalovemc717 she really doesn't. Listen again. The lady playing Anne, whilst a charismatic actress given the role, is playing a very stilted version of Anne - a caricature, who speaks through the tiniest of openings in her mouth, like it is imagined someone of her breeding does. Anne is much, much, much less careful in her way of speaking. Also, you can unfortunately hear the actresses cockney roots coming through when she formulates certain words, and it is obviously a constant effort for her to maintain this form of RP. This is not how Anne speaks at all, and although reserved by modern standards, she is not a glum and emotionless drone, as portrayed, but simply a no nonsense, get on with it sort.

[@retroactivejealousy-worldl1805]

I love that portrayal. So accurate it’s hilarious

[@eileenmartin9986]

She's a hoot! Absolutely an incredible sense of humor!!

[@elizabethross-watson9792]

Princess Anne has always been my favourite Royal, such a lovely lady.

[@dilshaddealwis6543]

Never knew the Princess Royal was so quick witted. What an interesting and hugely entertaining interview. Simply marvellous.

[@tfh5575]

The Crown has made me love the princess royal

[@mimisll6435]

A beautkiful Person

[@ziva9266]

Erin is brilliant! Can’t wait to see Anne’s scenes in season 4

[@Moonitot]

Me too

[@MiiNinja1]

...and even MORE, the Princess Royal has made me love the Princess Royal!

[@beasleybrother1]

As she is played on “The Crown” as well as interviews makes her seem the “most normal” of the whole bunch. Definitely the most relatable

[@Qwerty-hy5mj]

Her face has the same mix of features as her mother and father and very much the same mix of personality and qualities. It all makes a very great lovely lady inside and out.

[@shellyknight2202]

She also favors her Aunt Margaret

[@azillliasmith2734]

@@shellyknight2202her aunt Margaret was beautiful Anne is attractive here....glowing with heath and youth and rather homely.....she inherited her dads poor hair too.....where as her mam and Aunty both had thick abundant her......she has always loved horses and looks a bit horsey too.....think terry wogan brought the best out in her as she was always rather short with journalists......and who can blame her......

[@LePubPattaya]

Wogan wasn’t scared to ask a few difficult questions. Great interview. HRH comes across as very genuine. Thanks for posting.

[@Pete_D55]

He was a class act

[@emilyhackett4007]

"Lost all your pocket money?" "Yes. To my Nanny." LOLOL 🤣

[@mickyboy20]

Not only is she absolutely hilarious, but she’s naturally beautiful.

[@TerryStewart32]

How old was she there

[@TerryStewart32]

@tecdessus she was 35. She was beautiful and had that aristocratic air about her

[@maryginger4877]

Its not the meat suit, its the genuine personality.

[@bobby70077]

@@TerryStewart32 About 35, in 1985

[@deanknoote114]

When I met with her in 1988/89, the immediate thing, that struck me, was that he’s so much more attractive in person, than photos or film, photographs never flattered Princess Anne

[@darrylsowerby7973]

She is fantastic. She has a humble and very poised outgoing personality. She is very intelligent and relatable. The very best of the current lot.

[@jonnysupreme]

Never been a "royal kinda bloke" but I've always liked Anne you just know she'd be a good laugh with a gin n tonic in hand 🤣 Condolences to her on the loss of the Queen. Long live the king 🤴🏻 🇬🇧

[@proudman6598]

Not in to royalty in any way but I do have an admiration for princess Anne in the way she has carried herself in life,who can forget her appearance on a question of sport A classic.

[@mony2934]

What a splendid interview! Remarkable and so enjoyable to watch. Princess Anne is delightfully funny, shrewd, eloquent and rather charming❤️

[@phoenix0477]

Omg. She's so fun, so natural and so open. Loved watching this.

[@levieenrose7646]

Princess Ann is naturally likeable, witty and very down to earth. She is the hardest working member of the Royal Family and represents many charities. She has her fathers no nonsense approach and seems to have the sort of 'no complaining, just get on with the job' character. Ann stays quietly in wings and has never caused a fuss or embarrassed the family in any way. There was no rift between her and Princess Diana which she discusses in the interview. Diana never disliked her but they were two different personalities and so weren't close.

[@absoluteacw]

Yes, this interview during the early Diana years and the focus was ultimately on Diana by the media. The Princess Royal seemingly in the background. Here is a glimpse of an utterly charming woman who never got the plaudits and as the years role by clips such as this present her to a generation who are discovering her. Like her dear Mother she is quick witted.

[@lynneharper3233]

Best interview I’ve ever seen, she’s so likeable, i have newfound respect for her after delving into her younger days!

[@lorrainesmith9044]

Omg she is amazing

[@pollydickinson4789]

This is our most working Royal ever, l admire her soo much and the way that she brought up her children not to be dependent on her royal connections. She was much as a star then as she now. Job well done to the Princess Royal, you are an absolute delight. No none sees like her like her father does, she is more like him than our beautiful and Queen Elisabeth and not forgetting our wonderful person

[@luisdominguez2087]

Gorgeous smile, witty, and down to earth!

[@latnscorpio1]

This is the first time i’ve ever heard Princess Anne speak in an interview...I really like her. As odd as it sounds she seems grounded and easy going.

[@clovermark39]

She was on a 🇬🇧 UK Childrens tv program Blue Peter when she was younger and I think I have loved her since then.

[@clauderobert618]

That was absolutely charming. What a delightful lady.

[@1ThomasDB]

An excellent interviewer and interviewee so well done and so naturally enjoyable, thanks for sharing!❤

[@SpringVioletta]

He tried to trip her up with what could have been quite personal and embarrassing questions. However, she answered each question with humour, wit and charm. She ended up completely disarming him, and dismantled his ‘polite barbs’ wonderfully. Fascinating interview. Thank you for posting .

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

He didn't try to trip her up. They had a delightful, two-sided conversation.

[@karenblackadder1183]

​@@voulafisentzidis8830 Just a little bit of gentle and good-natured teasing on both sides.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

@@karenblackadder1183 it was a different era when the media were deferential towards interviewees, especially royalty. He was a good interviewer who knew how to elicit information from his interviewees. You've asserted today's mores on an interview which happened 42 years ago.

[@kathhollandful]

I love Princess Anne. She just gets on with it - without fuss!

[@b-jscott]

What a lovely smile, wit and humour !! ❣️. She’s a force to be reckoned with..... very quick off the mark with her answers. SHE should be the next Monarch once her mum has passed on.

[@loveisthething]

Haven't you heard the news?

[@thediyandpianoguy8665]

@@loveisthething haven't you seen that the comment was written a year ago? When the Queen was still very much alive?

[@sdaws]

A wonderful interview, a brilliant sense of humour ❤❤

[@wandah9468]

A role model, the whole time I grew up, she is 10 years older. What courage she has!

[@conniecooley8001]

She is so much like her father. So bright. I like her so much.

[@barbraluce5706]

Very much her father's daughter.

[@andreaberryman5354]

Amazingly so, yes!

[@anniespassion1093]

She's such a sassy woman 😂 I just love her sense of humor and how easily she turns the tables on him 😂

[@andreaberryman5354]

Just like her father.

[@annaf7228]

She rocked then and she rocks now!! Sharp wit, like her late Papa!

[@brandymj2900]

Absolutely adore Princess Anne♥️🥰

[@rickredmond9847]

She is like her mother; sharp, witty and subtly hilarious. lol

[@BoudicaJ]

… I agree but I think she’s a mixture of both of her parents. Loved both of them ❤

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

If only we could have Queen Anne

[@escape7557]

I don’t laugh easily anymore. This interview had me beaming and practically in stitches. I think when I’m feeling down I will just watch princess Anne interviews.

[@mitziflanery1491]

Same here. And she’s exquisite too.

[@skontheroad]

Neither do I. Is it age related? Watching Anne is always something wonderful though.

[@Ronald_Custard]

Have you got a medical condition that prevents you from laughing?

[@skontheroad]

@@Ronald_Custard He may. Don't be mean. Many people don't laugh as much with age. Or for other reasons. Be happy if you don't have that issue!

[@Ronald_Custard]

@@skontheroad I was asking a question how is that mean? You must have a similar illness?

[@audspod1]

My favourite Royal! So hard working and loyal to her parents.

[@jazminecobico5325]

I love her. Very relatable. Certainly has substance and wit about her.

[@user-bms4y2jeio5wli]

At such a young age, she acts like she’s much older, full of wisdom, patience, wit and humor. I’m thinking... so, that’s what it’s like to be a Royal!

[@narellecox2028]

She is fabulous. Such a marvellous sense of humor.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

An absolute treat. Thanks for sharing!

[@skontheroad]

What a wonderful clip! She is just so lovely! Thanks so much for the upload--even from just jne relatively short interview, one has the feeling they know her better. She has always been my favorite Royal, along with Zara (I am a horse person), so this is a special treat, thanks again!

[@arindamsinha6723]

She would have made herself a brilliant queen . Her personality speaks that loud and clear !

[@Kimllg88]

the best queen that never was!

[@Rosemary-vf5ei]

After listening to the interviews that I have been lucky enough to find, I don't think the position of monarch would have appealed to her at all. Too restrictive for her.

[@skrq9167]

You can see some embarrassment and shyness in the very few seconds. I have met her in real life, absolutely marvellous and humble and modest.

[@hotsonny505]

Amazing woman just like her mother. Her loyalty to her mother was immeassurable. Now the glue of the family and strengh behind King Charles.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Princess Anne is my favorite royal. She’s down to earth, hardworking, naturally witty, intelligent and you know where you stand with her. She also understood the importance of her role and took it very seriously by doing her duty.

[@miraceti3768]

Princessa Anna, to bardzo odważna kobieta. Nie tylko w życiu, ale też w jej wypowiedziach. To wysoka klasa, inteligentnej Pani. Podoba mi się zachowanie i wypowiedzi, takiej odważnej i wysoko urodzonej Pani.

[@DrewWasMe]

Princess Anne, and her wonderful nature, gives us possibly a glimpse of what her mother may have been like behind her sense of Royal duty and public filter so scrupulously adhered to for so many years. This interview with Princess Anne also reminds us of how lovely she was, much like her mother, before today's audience has cast her as a "senior" figure.

[@anniewhitmore7627]

One of the most charming interviews I have seen of Princess Anne. TW showing how to make it look easy when it isn't. He took the lead and HRH Princess Anne willingly followed and showed great charm and a fun side we rarely see these days. Can't think of any presenter these days who could pull this off.

[@Rosemary-vf5ei]

Parky also did a great interview. She was talking about the time someone stopped her car and tried to kidnap her. She really was very funny. A great episode.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

What a magical interview..there was definitely something about Anne...mightn't have gone to University but she was/is as sharp as a tack.

[@noshadil]

Wonderful wonderful person, smart,humorous,humble and pretty.

[@a.t.c.3862]

Charmingly shy too.

[@peterkenny7810]

Lot of comments about how much she is like her mum or dad. WRONG! She has the best of both of them and what a combination. Absolutely charming, humble and witty. Pleasure to listen to her interview. Credit to her family and Country. Frank, Ireland.

[@leegraham6620]

This princess has my respect, she’s charming, intelligent & pretty.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

I LOVE this interview she is SO funny and at ease

[@vikkiirey1038]

I believe she would make an excellent Queen.

[@mackenzieadventures-tours2604]

One word, 'Adorable'. Lovely and entertaining. (I know, that's 3 words).

[@fionathomson4436]

A wonderful interview 👏 with The late great Sir Terry Wogan 👏

[@chrisarthur4264]

She’s so lovely very charming and sensible thinker

[@kiely4561]

In another world she had all the attributes to be a great queen

[@GABISNAIL]

She’s a hoot, more royals should do this kind of interview, I’d love to hear a long form from William or Catherine

[@himurahaibara1459]

Wow... this is an interesting chat. Great host as well. Just recently binge watching Princess Anne's interviews, didn't expect to adore her.

[@mariadangeloart]

I really love Anne. I wish there was more written about her. I find her very likable and very interesting.

[@Rosemary-vf5ei]

Have a search for the interview with Parky. She was relating the time when she came close to being kidnapped. A very funny interview.

[@Brend.0]

I love how down to earth she always is

[@anndurcan9540]

She gave as good as she got! Good interview, and a nice lady.

[@TheGrayfrog100]

So charming and self depreciating. And a smile to light up the room.

[@jaynewhite9428]

Brilliant, she's so witty. Just love her

[@Grania52]

There is a poignant scene in "The Crown" where Elizabeth II and Porchy are having lunch in Kentucky at the end of their horse breeding fact finding tour and she reveals her true feelings about the life she would have preferred. Fact or fiction... who knows? I wonder what life Anne would have preferred. She was still married to Mark Phillips as of this interview, a man whom her elder brother, now King of England, nicknamed, "The Fog" because he was "dense and wet". Anne knew she would never accede to the throne and so she has lived her life as genuinely as possible under the circumstances of her birth. She refused the Queen's offer of titles for her children saying, "I think it was probably easier for them, and I think most people would argue that there are downsides to having titles. So I think that was probably the right thing to do." Smart lady, and the hardest working royal in the bunch.

[@karendalsadik7119]

She has a unique look that she is prettier than close up. She has beautiful eyes and smile. It’s so uncommon to be able to look even more lovely upon closer scrutiny.

[@billiescott9799]

Her and the Queen both have exquisite skin.

[@razorblade136]

Princess Anne is a beautiful, intelligent, hard working royal with a great sense of humour!!!!!

[@harryboggon8718]

She’s absolutely Charming

[@haroldpearson6025]

I met hrh in2003 when she visited our engineering project in Cambodia. Super lady, well informed of what we were doing. The ambassador told us later that she really enjoyed the visit as we were a bunch of interesting chaps with no flannel.

[@dublin_barman1356]

Great interview, and Great Humour, and she looks Fabulous...

[@frankk.777]

She seems untouched by the responses of the audience totally focused on the conversation and resting in herself. Amazing lady.