Anthony Blunt was born in Bournemouth, the son of a vicar. He was also third cousin of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would eventually become King George VI's wife — and then the Queen Mum.

Anthony Blunt, a royal art historian, ... As a result of Philby’s actions, Volkov and his wife were abducted in Istanbul, and ...

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed. ... My wife and daughters left behind a legacy of love, John Hunt tells BBC. 2.