Anne Robinson’s Confirmation of Relationship
TV presenter Anne Robinson has confirmed her relationship with the Queen’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles. Unconfirmed reports at the end of last year suggested the former Weakest Link host, 79, and the retired cavalry officer, 84, were dating. Now Robinson has confirmed they are, telling Saga magazine: ‘Yes. Full stop. Mind your own business.’ The interview comes as Robinson is announced as the publication’s new agony aunt, a role she will take on from their June issue.
Returning to the Dating Pool
Speaking about returning to the dating pool in her seventies, after being single for more than a decade, she told Saga: ‘I’d been out of the game for so long. And also I don’t drink. If you don’t drink, you’re not as reckless are you? ‘I’m a great believer in surprising yourself by taking risks. Personally and professionally. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If the worst that can happen is you get some egg on your face, that’s not terrible is it?’
Anne Robinson’s Career and Personal Life
Anne became known as the ‘Queen of Mean’ for her cutting comments to contestants and her catchphrase ‘you are the weakest link, goodbye’ when she presented the quiz show, which was first broadcast in 2000 before ending 12 years later. On why dating can be easier in older age, she said: ‘You’re much more selective about what you’re going to get into a tizz about. Nothing matters that much. You’re not going to change.’
Relationship Details
In December, it was claimed that Anne and Andrew had been secretly together for eight months, wanting to keep the relationship quiet for as long as possible. The couple has managed to keep their relationship out of the public eye until now.
Background Information
Andrew Parker-Bowles was previously married to Camilla in 1973, and they had two children together before divorcing in 1995. King Charles, who was divorced from Diana, Princess of Wales in 1996, wed Camilla in April 2005 at the Guildhall in Windsor.
Inspiration for Fictional Characters
Author Jilly Cooper’s fictional character of Rupert Campbell-Black in books Rivals and Riders is said to be inspired by a composite of Andrew and various other aristocrats.