On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne was ambushed by an armed kidnapper as she travelled by automotive to Buckingham Palace.
The assault was thwarted by the bravery of numerous folks, together with her police bodyguard Inspector Jim Beaton, who was shot thrice through the incident.
Ian Ball deliberate to abduct the younger princess and maintain her ransom. He was later prosecuted for Jim’s tried homicide, in addition to different offences.
5 a long time on, Inspector Beaton has been reflecting on that day.
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