The retired Royal Navy officer, now 70, has been part of the royal household for more than three decades, having married the Princess Royal in 1992.
Life behind palace walls
Sir Timothy shared his reflections during an ITV documentary broadcast in 2020, which aired ahead of Princess Anne’s 70th birthday. In the programme, he spoke warmly about the atmosphere within the royal family, highlighting their shared sense of humour.
“One of the great surprises for me, when I first went to Balmoral and to Sandringham and Windsor, was that these places are full of laughter,” he said.
He went on to reflect on Anne’s resemblance to both of her parents, noting that while comparisons with her father are common, similarities with her mother are often overlooked.
“The similarities with her [Princess Anne’s] father are much talked about, but what is less spoken about is the similarities with her mother, the Queen… the common theme is humour, fun.”
Shared interests and differences
During the interview, Sir Timothy also spoke about the traits he shares with his wife, particularly their practical outlook and shared interests.