Timothy Laurence


Sir Timothy Laurence

Laurence in 2025
Born (1955-03-01) 1 March 1955
Camberwell, London, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1973–2011
CommandsChief Executive, Defence Estates (2007–2010)
HMS Montrose (1996)
HMS Cumberland (1995–1996)
HMS Boxer (1990–1992)
HMS Cygnet (1982–1983)
ConflictsNATO intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Mentioned in Despatches
Companion of the Order of the Star of Melanesia (Papua New Guinea)
Alma materUniversity College, Durham (BSc)
Spouse
(m. 1992)
RelationsSir Perceval Maitland Laurence (great-uncle)
Sir Robert Moorsom (great-great-great-grandfather)
Lord Young of Acton (cousin)
Levy baronets (kinsmen)

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy James Hamilton Laurence (born 1 March 1955) is a British retired Royal Navy officer and husband of Anne, Princess Royal, the only sister of King Charles III.

Laurence served as equerry to Queen Elizabeth II from 1986 to 1989, before marrying her daughter, Princess Anne, in 1992.