The marriage scandals of two of Queen Elizabeth II's sons, Prince Charles (married to Princess Diana), and Prince Andrew (married to Sarah, Duchess of York).
Horrible year in Latin is Annus horribilis.Though annus mirabilis is a traditional term, annus horribilis is of relatively recent use.
Annus horribilis.
She may have been thinking back to 1992, her "ANNUS HORRIBILIS".
"Annus" is a Latin word meaning "year." It is often used in various contexts, such as in the phrase "annus horribilis," which refers to a year marked by significant difficulties or disasters. Additionally, it appears in terms related to timekeeping and annual events, contributing to our understanding of cycles and durations in both historical and modern contexts. In scientific terminology, it can also be used to denote periods of time in fields like astronomy.
'Annus'. We often say 'per annum(p.a.)', which means ' once a year'. The late Queen Elizabeth (II) referred to the year 1992, as her 'annus horribilis'. 'Her horrible year'. In an old fashioned manner we use A.D. ( Anno Dominii ), in the 'Year of our Lord.
An annus mirabilis is a given year which undergoes a multitude of significant and fateful events.
Years = Anni
annus
Annus is, in fact, a Latin word meaning YEAR ... annus,-i (m)
annus mirabilis - wonderful year
Centesimus Annus was created in 1991.
The 1990s saw several significant royal events, most notably the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981, which continued to capture public attention throughout the decade, particularly leading up to their divorce in 1996. In 1992, Queen Elizabeth II described her annus horribilis as multiple royal scandals unfolded, including the separation of Charles and Diana and the divorces of other royal family members. The decade also witnessed the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997, which prompted an unprecedented outpouring of grief and led to discussions about the monarchy's relevance. Additionally, the decade marked the rise of public engagements and a modernization of the royal family's image.