Jan 9, 2025 · Ron Russell, a former boxer who happened to be walking by the scene, saw Ball attempting to kidnap Anne, and swiftly came to the rescue, punching Ball and getting Anne to safety. Russell gained widespread adulation for his role in saving Anne and was even awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

Sep 9, 2022 · The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday has brought all kinds of anecdotes and memories related to the monarch and among them is that of Ronnie Russell, former boxer who saved Princess Anne from being kidnapped in 1974 and who received a …

Feb 6, 2020 · Former heavyweight boxer Ronnie Russell, who is now 72, stopped Ian Ball as he tried to take the Princess at gunpoint – and he has now revealed the grateful monarch's gesture of thanks.

Mar 3, 2020 · Ronnie Russell, 72, intervened and punched Ian Ball twice in the head during a brazen attempt to snatch the Queen’s daughter at gunpoint yards from Buckingham Palace in 1974. The former...

Mar 2, 2020 · A hero who saved Princess Anne during an attempted kidnap is selling his George Medal nearly 50 years later to fund his own funeral. Former heavyweight boxer Ronnie Russell, 72, punched...

Aug 21, 2020 · Ron Russell was a former heavyweight boxer who both respected the police and had little use for bullies. His spontaneous bravery during his drive home from work likely saved Princess Anne’s life. Ronald Russell was heading home …

Feb 6, 2020 · Ronnie Russell, 72, was shot at after he punched fanatical loner Ian Ball twice in the head as he tried to take the princess hostage at gunpoint in central London in March 1974.

Mar 20, 2014 · A 6’4” former boxer, Russell advanced to punish the shooter for hurting a policeman. Another motorist, a chauffeur named Glenmore Martin, had parked his car in front of the white Ford to keep...

Jun 26, 2023 · By a stroke of luck, Ron Russell, a former boxer, happened to be walking past. He thought the incident was simply road rage, but when he went over and saw what was going on, he punched Ball in the back of the head and helped the Princess to safety.

Aug 21, 2006 · Tonight, the 6ft 4in former boxer hopes a television drama documentary will put the record straight on how he helped save the life of the Princess Royal 32 years ago.