How Princess Anne’s husband is similar to King Charles, expert reveals

Princess Anne’s husband likened to two prominent members of the Royal Family

Published August 17, 2026
How Princess Anne’s husband is similar to King Charles, expert reveals
How Princess Anne’s husband is similar to King Charles, expert reveals

Princess Anne’s husband is very similar to two members of the royal family, says an expert.

The Princess Royal’s second husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, is similar in personality with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Body language expert Darren Stanton speaks on behalf of Betfair Casino: "With Anne's brother King Charles, his wife Camilla is very similar to his character and they are both confident and outspoken. But Anne is a strong character who is better suited with someone like Sir Tim—who is quiet and reserved."

Stanton continued: "She needs someone who can stand back and let her shine. She also needs someone who understands the dynamics of being a working royal, and Tim gets that completely."

As Stanton further explained: "Like [Prince] Philip, he's able to stand to the side and let his wife take center stage. And just like [Queen Elizabeth II], he has a lot of respect for royal tradition and following a sense of duty."

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.