The bodyguard who took three bullets to save Princess Anne | BBC News
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On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne was ambushed by an armed kidnapper as she travelled by car to Buckingham Palace.
The attack was stopped by the bravery of a number of people, including her police bodyguard Inspector Jim Beaton, who was shot three times during the incident.
Ian Ball planned to abduct the young princess and hold her ransom. He was later prosecuted for Jim’s attempted murder, as well as other offences.
Five decades on, Inspector Beaton has been reflecting on that day.
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A real hero. And Princess Anne was indeed very calm, cool and collected. The madman pointed his gun at her after shooting her bodyguard and told her to get out of the car. Her reply: "Not bloody likely". A legend protecting another legend.
@@highcountrydelatiteHe doesn’t even sweat!
@@EdwardThatch-ee7yx lmao
He is the legand. She sat there completely helpless This is the reality.
@@user-vw7qe1cf9x the fuck you on about, bot are legends
Not a hero. He did his job. Which is remarkable, yes, but not a hero. Do not put this humble and kind man into the same pot as some guy who walked past a burning car and did what we all should do: Help the victims. This gentleman did his job, and he found honour in that.
This is the kind of loyalty that can't be bought.
Everyone can be bought. The price is not always in money.
Well, I mean... He was literally being paid to do his job... And his job was to loyally protect the royals... So his loyalty literally was bought.
@@Mahlatse11 True. A pint of cider and some pork scratchings and I'm sold. 😉
@@harryshepherd4232 He was paid, yes, but that only included "taking three bullets" in principle. When shots were fired, he wasn't thinking of his bonus.
@@harryshepherd4232The same in the army. We were paid. But we still went off Northern Ireland others the Falklands or later Afghanistan Iraq. Sometimes a number of tours. They can't pay you for that. You either want to do it or you don't. And later we may regret it. It messes you up. I doubt very much he doubts anything though 🕊️
Someone who really did give everything to his job.
Am I missing something? I thought the guy was a bodyguard. He was just doing his job.
@humanforotherhumanst4619 You definitely are missing something, yeah. I used to work in security. The wage is not worth taking a bullet. 90% of them lads would not take a shot for anyone. You have got to be kidding if you think taking a bullet is just another day in the office.
@@humanforotherhumanst4619 deleted seriously?
@@paulgibbons2320valid comment. Not sure what the other guy is on about
@@humanforotherhumanst4619 by your comment, I can tell you simply don’t “get it”. You’re probably the same guy that giggles when a soldier dies overseas and says “well he signed up for it” I hope you enjoy the freedom, comfort and safety that men have provided you
"It is a different world," indeed. But what a lovely, devoted and brave man is featured here. Well done, sir. Very well done.
WHAT A HERO! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THIS, SO GLAD HE SURVIVED TO TELL HIS STORY.
one word i would describe him is Badass
No mention of the real Hero though. Which is odd. kzhead.info/sun/a7Cao8mKgplvqmg/bejne.htmlsi=rRMlP6XjcjBnKleR
The Queen paid is mortgage off
Why is she so important, wasted time.
Princess Anne is recognized worldwide as "The Hardest Working Royal" She will always remember such devotion.
SPOTY winner and Olympian medal winner and the first Royal Family member to be on A Question of Sport
from the hardest working bs bot on the web😂😂😂
@@user-kj5bf9rm9dThat's you.
NEVER done a days work in her life. how many people were interviewed for this supposed 'job' she had?
@@user-te1hi9rx7b 😂😂😂😂😂
This is a proper real life hero 🦸♀️ . Well done and I’m sure Princess Anne will be eternally grateful ❤
Have you not watched the interviews she has given on this? She always mentions him, and her concerns for him at the time.
@@thetruthhurts7675 You need to brush up on your reading comprehension skills because her appreciation is what she indicated in her comment. And not everyone has seen the interviews. Smh. 🤣
@@BellaRegina6545 Thank you, however I think you mean my listening skills to be truthful here
@@thetruthhurts7675 You listened to the comment? I assumed you read it since it's text. But okay.
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.
For those who throw the word hero about these days, take note, that's what a hero looks like.
Exactly.
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.
Go check out John cruickshank VC
Imagine the kind of reflex you would have to have, to stop a bullet.
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.
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Pretty incredible story really from the gun jamming to a popular athlete jumping in.
I've admired Anne since that incident. She was so feisty even then. And the men who helped were heroes.
When the gunman ordered Anne out of the car, she said "Not bloody likely!"
Inspiring. I love seeing him now. This is how beautifully a hero ages.
What an impressive man. He must be in his eighties but he looks amazing. Still has that calm detachment. Glad I saw this.
“The bodyguard who took three bullets to save Princess Anne.” That’s what bodyguards do, good job.
A bodyguard is aware of the fact that their job means, they may potentially be faced with bullets speeding towards them, but to have it happen in reality, it must be frightening for sure . Job or not, it's certainly courageous and selfless and not a quality that many folk truly have.
Close protection isn’t about taking bullets for your VIP. If faced with that scenario you have already failed at your job. There is a lot of contingency planning, training, risk assessing etc. The vehicle should never have stopped, the support car (chase car) and BG should have identified the threat earlier. The CP driver and BG should have sped off to contingency location A. Like the guy said, he was told to just get on with it…the Met failed at the first hurdle. SAS use to train RMP’s but have recently handed the training over to someone else. Still top tier training though.
"Sir Jim Beaton" If anyone deserves a knighthood this guy has been overlooked big time.
What do you mean?! Actors obviously have harder lives and have done far more.
@@cagliari5984 Acting is a lifestyle, its not real work.
You have to be rich, and mingle with politicians and be at the gatherings etc.
@@jungletiger1900 you don’t say, it was sarcasm, actors are wayyyy over praised and payed.
@@cagliari5984 The lovies love themselves and are all over each other with their BS, and for sure they like most of the rich and politicians don't live in the real world, and I say that as one being comfortable but hates the injustice in this UK.
It was a different world - you can say that again.
She is still cool, calm and collected! She is so classy! Outstanding woman really. 👏🏻👏🏻
you don't meet many inspiring people do you?😂😂😂
@@user-kj5bf9rm9dprofessional troll, are you?
@@user-kj5bf9rm9dIf we did, the inspiring ones would just be normal people. It is the anomalies that we remember.
@@user-kj5bf9rm9d Who said inspiring?? 🤔
Better than markle
What a heroic man
I remember.... Both very cool characters! & he was/is gorgeous. A lovely Scotsman❤
Hero. Respect.🫡
ANNE was actually worth saving !
Why is she more worth than any other person?
@@MaryJane-bk9vjcompared to other royals in this case Like andrew
@@renierbarnard2999 Andrew is an argument, that counts.🙈
Absolutely
Not like her brothers.
I have heard about this attack before, but I don't think I had ever heard that her bodyguard was shot three times protecting her. Extraordinary courage, but also why is that not more "known".
We were told at the time.
They are all incredibly lucky to have made it out of that alive. Thank goodness. Nice to see him talk about it all these years later. He ought to have been made a Most Noble Knight of the Order of the Garter. He almost lost his life for The Princess.
He was given a George Cross. Knighthoods are not in the same league.
@@oml81mm I saw the video. The point is that he almost died saving the life of The Monarch's daughter. It's people like that who should have the highest honours rather than those who get them who are not noble at all. The point is that those who should be in that league are not, and those who are in that league, don't fit the title.
You misunderstood when I said that knighthood are not in the same league. The George Cross is the highest award that can be given for bravery, in peacetime, in this country. No higher award exists.
@@oml81mm Thank you. After researching what you said, I see you are correct. But there is a prestige to being made a Knight of the Garter which I think there are more deserving people who don't get it and get to take part in Garter Day celebrations whereas others do like former PMs for instance who were not so great. But I understand your point and in recognition of the fact that there are regulations surrounding these things, I feel they are not reflective of their titles in terms of the MNOOTG knighthood. Thank you for the information.
@@oml81mmNot "given" Awarded .
What a hero ❤
Such a nice chap, gentleman.
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. (Not mentioned?)
It's good that you mentioned him, but this is a video about this man who was shot and hospitalized. There should be one about him too.
What about Duchess Meghan MARKLE? Why is Meghan being EXCLUDED? I think I know why...........
@@taylorwhite-hg7ml What? Miss Markle was not even born at that time and now she is completely insignificant.
Because she had nothing to do with this story, and of course she's a worthless liar, unlike Anne st that age.
@@r.k.4172lol
Brave officer, intelligent princess
The very definition of Grace under pressure.
Jim Beaton 🇬🇧🫡🇦🇺 What a Bloody Legend You Are mate.
What a hero......God bless him for his bravery and dedication to his job! ❤🙏❤
He got the George Cross. Outstanding.
Hero in the true sence.
Thank you!
A very brave man that carried out his duty & although injured went on to receive a well earned George Cross & many thanks from HRH Queen Elizabeth II for saving her daughters life, hero seems too small a word.
Princess Anne has always been a truly lovely lady. ❤❤ So glad you are OK Sir and survived a terrible incident. 😢
Princess Anne was a heroine as well as this man ❤
How so? What did she do?
Jim Beaton is a true hero and with such great humility too.
You really are a hero, thank you for your service ❤
Bravo. A true Hero! ❤❤❤❤❤
What a real man this guy is. Total respect for him .
Thankyou sir very brave of you ‼️ hope you are well, very selfless man. Love Julie south Africa 💙🙏🌹
What a Nobel precious man.....❤
What a handsome man. Most definitely a true hero ❤. Bless him❤
There are Good people, too few and Far between, Hats off to Jim Beaton 👏
Always good to see a hero. Respect to Inspector Jim Beaton.
It is such a shocking story. Grateful to him. The Princess Royal does so many good works.
Unsung hero rarely got mentioned😚 until KZhead
What a brave man.
You were a great hero. May God bless you and your family. I know that Princess Anne will forever be grateful to you and God for this wonderful save.
I remember that happening when I was a kid. It was unbelievable. I do remember my parents saying the typical things that adults do when they heard that everyone was alive and it looked like the bodyguard was going to be fine. This was a real shock to the system!
Long live sir. You are a true hero. Sending ❤ to you
Impressive man
Thank you Sir for your bravery and service.
Such faithfulness, loyalty, dedication, courage and heart. God bless him. 🙏🏽❤️🇺🇸
Job Well Done Sir... Your Service Is A Compliment To Your Country, God Bless You...
A very brave man!
Take 3 bullets as part of a job! Obviously very committed to his work . Honestly what a farking legend to step up, that is the essence of sacrifice in the service of others quite noble I think.🤠❤️🇭🇲
Princess Ann has always been a class act. Nothing but love for her from 🇨🇦
I haven't cried for a while , but this made me cry .
Very brave man
I hope the Royals take very good care of Inspector Beaton and his family.
Brave man. I respect the way he is understated. A man with presence without demanding limelight. Princess Anne the best Royal we have. His bravery was not in vain.
Bless him ❤
Brave man, he saved one of the most loved and cherished member of the Crown, the precious Princess Royal.
So, is that a second attempt to kidnap the Primcess? That's the love for Queen and country. Amazing man!
A Hero.....Thank you for your service
No training, no bullet resistant cars, lax security... Pretty crazy how it needed such wake-up calls to make people take action.
Yeah I mean nowadays it's be pretty common sense to not stop your car and get out but instead get outta there while calling for backup
I think generally, organisations are reactive rather than proactive
You don’t know what you don’t know. Airlines are only safe now because of the accidents of the past, and learning what caused them. Cars are so safe now because they need to account for the many types of accidents that at different points in time would have been certain death. Bodyguards are trained based off conflicts and situations that have happened in the past, in order to perform better in the same situation.
May God bless this wonderful patriot.
What a charming, modest and courageous man... Another time, another age...
She is very beautiful and gifted Women, Princess Anne, loyalty to fans.
God bless him 🇬🇧🙏
A big thank you to the brave and loyal bodyguard!
Now that is what one calls a hero.
A true gentleman and a very brave man!! Respect!! 👍
Be Blessed.
well done sir ! thank you for your loyal service to the uk royal family
That's how the British systems work. Admirable. Anyone outside could copy the essence.
I remember when this happened. He was amazing and so was Princess Anne. She was not getting out of the car!
Hero no other words
A legend saving a legend! ❤❤ big love for both! ❤
Amazing story!😮
What an absolute hero ❤
When evil seems to be overpowering the world, it's reminders of these brave women and men that gives heart to us all. I hope we can face adversity as they did.
GREATEST RESPECT SIR.. Thank you for your service Sir 🙏🕵♂️ I have a friend in law enforcement in N.Z.honourable gentleman in the CIB... thank you 🇳🇿 🇬🇧
With full admiration with this heroic gentleman ❤❤❤
As the youngsters would say here in America with great respect, "You da' man, Inspector Beaton!!"
God bless you sir ❤ atleast you survived
Now that's what you call a Public Servant! Wowza!
princess Anne, she really was about the people wgen young. especially overseas, young men
Jesus. Brave man but that's the job. Bless Him, Long Life.
They follow your lead Sir. God bless.
What a super guy & very brave young man ,it would be interesting to know what he did after he recovered , thank goodness he did for his young family & young wife
Impressive protection by the super man who saves life’s. ❤ Princess Anne is to me the most “normal” one of all.
Indeed. Little "real" scandal in her life. Simply, a woman who seems to have recognized her privileged birth and accepted as a life purpose to serve and work hard for herself, her nation, her family. Much respect to her.
Reputation to save somebody on all accounts.. is brave..❤ Well done to the body guard..🙇♂️❤=🐦
thank you ❤
Great people always make a great job🤔
I’m proud of this man he was so brave
Prayers for Princess Anne
Why hasn't this man been given a knighthood or Baronetcy or even a peerage???? Maybe he refused one already???
Simple answer, he's a hero and not a pedophile,lieing, cheating, up his own arse scumbag😮
He hasn't made a mult-million donation to the Tories.
He got a George Cross, which has a tax free £6,000 a year
That’s good to know. At least he’s taken care of.
A real man
This persons deserved to be respected 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Remain blessed sir for an excellent and devoted duty.😊🙏