In 1974, Princess Anne was almost kidnapped near Buckingham Palace by an armed man who shot at police and bystanders. Her bodyguard, Inspector Jim Beaton, took three bullets to save her. 50 years later, he still has a bullet lodged in his hand.
On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne was ambushed by an armed kidnapper as she travelled by car to Buckingham Palace. The attack was thwarted by the bravery of a number of people, including her police bodyguard Inspector Jim Beaton, who was shot three times during the incident.… https://t.co/oKSc2sYuH7
Princess Anne's Bodyguard Recalls Harrowing Royal Kidnapping Attempt on 50th Anniversary https://t.co/sFyTWHhtzk
Meet the man who took three bullets to stop Princess Anne's kidnap 50 years ago. https://t.co/n3utAAcxXY
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The day Princess Anne was almost kidnapped on The Mall — 50 years on https://t.co/V1x7AHfkUs
Hero bodyguard who saved Princess Anne from crazed gunman reveals he still has bullet lodged in his hand 50 years after he was shot three times trying to protect royal https://t.co/4s16qRayK8 https://t.co/q7F8ATlUX9
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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
The murder of Julia Martha Thomas is one of the most notorious crimes in the Victorian period of the United Kingdom. In 1879, Kate Webster, a servant with a record of minor offenses, shoved her employer, Julia Martha Thomas, down the stairs, strangled her, and proceeded to… https://t.co/kGd1M5z7Zk