Fifty years ago today, a significant event unfolded near Buckingham Palace when a crazed gunman attempted to kidnap Princess Anne. The assailant opened fire on police and bystanders during the attempt. A hero bodyguard, who was critically involved in thwarting the kidnapping, took three bullets in the process of protecting the royal, leaving him with one bullet lodged in his hand as a lasting reminder of the day's events. The royal's response to the kidnapper, 'Not bloody likely!', has become a notable quote associated with the incident. Reflecting on this historical event, discussions have arisen regarding the evolution of the Royal Family's protection over the past five decades.
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50 years ago today, an armed man attempted to kidnap Princess Anne near Buckingham Palace after he shot at police and bystanders. GB News Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker looks back on the events and how the Royal Family's protection is different today. https://t.co/6jnOo58StK
I took three bullets to stop Princess Anne's kidnap https://t.co/R4KDS3BIoU
'Not bloody likely'! That's what this brave royal told a crazed gunman who tried to kidnap her 50 years ago today... https://t.co/qgXh9ZSghb https://t.co/tDDe5bw0Qh
'Not bloody likely'! That's what this brave royal told the gunman to tried to kidnap her 50 years ago today... https://t.co/LABOUOwrNM https://t.co/yTbn09nFPq