How much protection the royals need has seen hot debate lately.

Prince Harry wasrecently denied a requestfor more security for his family when they’re in the United Kingdom.

But it’s been proven on more than one occasion that bodyguards for royals are needed.

Princess Anne wearing a purple hat looking down

Just look at what happened toPrincess Annein the ’70s.

The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Anne has lived a quiet life for the most part.

But even then, Anne finds an alternative royal Philip’s mother, Princess Alice to take her place.

Princess Anne wearing a fur hat and green coat

Just because she was down to earth, though, doesn’t mean Anne didn’t attract attention.

She was an Olympic athlete, after all.

According toTown and Country, Anne was actually the first British royal to compete in the games.

He then made attempts to get into the princess' car and to get her out.

The plan was to ransom Princess Anne for $2 million.

Beaton was shot three times.

“I had nothing …

There was no back-up vehicle,” Beaton explained after the incident.

“The training was non-existent; but then again, [we thought] nothing was going to happen.

They are highly specialized now, highly trained,” according to Tatler.

Ball is reported by theDaily Mailto have said that he hoped Anne’s security improved because of what happened.