She Just Kept Losing Her Relatives

Upon returning to England, Anne faced the impending loss of her mother, who was engaged in a battle against breast cancer. The young royal witnessed the tragic demise of her mother at the tender age of 34, compounding the series of bereavements that had haunted her life. 

Despite being part of a royal family, Anne found herself lacking the familial support one might expect, with her father engrossed in state matters and physical distance exacerbating the emotional void.

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