Queens Pays Mortgage Of Hero Who Fought Off Princess Anne Kidnapper

Feb 07, 2020 by apost team

Queen Elizabeth II paid off the mortgage of Ronnie Russell as a thank you for saving her daughter Princess Anne in a kidnapping attempt in 1974.

The former heavyweight boxer has revealed that after his daring feat of punching would-be kidnapper Ian Ball, the Queen paid his mortgage as a gesture of thanks. Ronnie, 72, was awarded the George Medal as well, which he is now selling to pay his healthcare bills reports The Daily Mail.

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Ian Ball was arrested after the incident in central London where he attempted to kidnap the Princess as she drove home to Buckingham Palace with her husband and entourage. Ball blocked her car with his own and began shooting with two revolvers that struck a policeman, a journalist, the royal chauffeur, and her bodyguard Inspector James Beaton whom she visited in the hospital later on.

Ronnie describes that he was coming home as well when he saw the event unfold thinking it was a road rage incident. The brave boxer immediately came to the couples' aid and courageously punched the attacker twice in the chin, but not before being shot as well.

As he stood to gain the George medal for his bravery, he had to be visited by policemen at his home. They looked around and asked if he had a mortgage to which he replied yes. They gave him the happy news that the Queen would be paying it off for him, which he was very grateful for as he was close to repossession at the time.

The kind gesture by the Queen was well-deserved by the hero Ronnie Russell. Did you know about this story from the 70s? Tell others about what happened and Ronnie's bravery.