A storm of royal controversy is sweeping across Britain this week as fans take to social media demanding a major change concerning Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Tim Laurence. What began as a few murmurs online has now erupted into a full-blown public outcry, with thousands of royal watchers saying the Palace has “ignored Sir Tim’s role for far too long.”

Sir Tim Laurence, the quiet, dependable husband of Princess Anne, has long been described as the “unsung hero” of the Royal Family — a man who, while rarely in the headlines, has been a constant source of strength for the Princess Royal. But now, supporters are calling for him to receive official recognition and even a new royal title to reflect his years of loyal service and discretion.

“He’s been by Anne’s side for decades, working tirelessly behind the scenes. It’s about time the Palace listened to the people,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). Another chimed in, “If Meghan could get all that attention for a few years of royal service, Sir Tim deserves far more after thirty!”

The uproar began after photos surfaced of Sir Tim accompanying Princess Anne at a charity event last week. Observers couldn’t help but notice that, despite his quiet dedication, he was once again absent from the official Palace press release about the event. “He’s literally standing right there in the photo,” said one royal blogger. “But his name? Not even mentioned. It’s honestly disrespectful.”

Royal commentators are divided. Some believe the Palace will eventually respond to public pressure, while others think the Crown prefers to keep Sir Tim in the background. “He’s not a working royal in the traditional sense,” explained one royal expert. “But the public has clearly developed a soft spot for him. There’s a sense that he embodies the best of old-school royal values — dignity, humility, and quiet service.”

The growing movement — now tagged online as #RecognizeSirTim — has gained traction across the UK and beyond. Supporters are even circulating online petitions urging the King to grant Sir Tim a new honorary title or a special public role within the royal household.

Even the usually reserved Princess Anne seemed to hint at the issue in a recent interview, when she said, “Tim has always been wonderfully supportive — perhaps more than anyone realizes.” That single line sent fans into a frenzy, with one commenter writing, “She’s clearly telling us something!”

Inside Buckingham Palace, however, things remain characteristically silent. When asked for comment, an official source reportedly said only, “The Palace does not respond to speculation.” But that hasn’t stopped royal enthusiasts from speculating wildly — and loudly.

As one longtime royal watcher put it: “Sir Tim is everything the monarchy claims to stand for. If the Palace can’t see that, maybe it’s time they started listening to the people.”