Royal women and their bodyguards: Historical romantic links

Historical accounts and reports have highlighted instances of royal women developing romantic relationships with their security personnel.

Princess Diana was reportedly close to her bodyguard Barry Mannakee during the 1980s. Princess Anne has also faced allegations of an affair with Peter Cross, a police officer assigned to her protection in 1979, though she has never commented on the claims.

In Monaco, Princess Stéphanie married her bodyguard Daniel Ducruet after having two children together. These relationships often developed due to the constant proximity maintained by security staff during official duties and private travel.