When was the Queen’s annus horribilis year and what happened?

DURING the Queen’s lifetime she witnessed numerous highs and lows – but she stated that one year stood out for her for being one of the worst. The 12 months were so bad the monarch called it her “annus horribilis”, literally meaning “horrible year”, and there were a number of factors that caused her upset. 4 Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech in the Guildhall to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne and branded 1992 her ‘Annus Horribilis’ Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Charles and Diana’s marriage crumbled during the year and agonising details of their relationship… Read Full Article