Stunning Portraits Of Princess Anne Released To Commemorate Her 70th Birthday

Aug 15, 2020 by apost team

Princess Anne is set to celebrate her 70th birthday today on August 15. In honor of Queen Elizabeth's only daughter turning 70, let's take a look back at some fashionable moments in her life, which show off her impeccable style and grace.

Married to Mark Phillips on November 14, 1973 at Westminster Abbey, Princess Anne looked stunning in a classic long-sleeved gown that was very fitting of the era. Described by the BBC as "an embroidered Tudor-style wedding dress with a high collar and medieval sleeves." The dress was topped off by the Queen Mary Diamond Fringe tiara, which was worn by her mother Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day, and also recently by Princess Beatrice on hers.

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Following the breakup of her first marriage, Princess Anne was lucky to find love a second time, marrying Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence at Crathie Kirk in Scotland, on December 12, 1992. Dressed in a much more understated way for this wedding, Princess Anne looked smart in a mid-sleeved dress and long white gloves, accented with gold jewelry.

Pictured here alongside her mother Queen Elizabeth II, a young Princess Anne is seen sporting rather androgynous clothing in the form of jodhpurs, a button-up shirt, and a tie. She still looks very put together and rather sweet considering how she's matching her mother.

Always looking stylish, in this more recent photo of Princess Anne, the royal dressed in a fresh cream-colored suit with a matching fascinator. Her grey hair blended with her natural brown and fit perfectly to the color of her outfit. She accessorized the look with gold and pearl jewelry.

On July 6, 2018, members of the royal family attended The Thistle Service in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dressed for the occasion, the royals wore traditional velvet robes and white plumed hats. Princess Anne is a member of the Order of the Thistle and looked excellent donning the traditional garments. She matched the deep green of the robe with a light green dress, showing off how her fashion and royal sensibilities can work together.

Donning poppy pins for the Festival of Remembrance, held at the Royal Albert Hall in November 2019, Princess Anne looked classy and elegant. The annual festival commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflict, while the red poppy is a symbol to never forget them. Here, Princess Anne pairs the bright red flower with a somber black ensemble but adds some elegant interest to the look in the form of a black-and-white scarf draped around her neck. She continues the red theme with some red lipstick and completes the look with her signature pearls.

On Saturday morning, royal Instagram page 'thecrown_uk' released new portraits of the Princess in honor of her birthday. According to the post, the pictures were taken by John Swannell at the Princess’s home, Gatcombe Park, in February this year.‬ In one image, Anne is seen smiling subtly, wearing a Sue Palmer emerald green dress, and a gold ribbon knot brooch set with 12 diamonds, according to the Daily Mail.

On Friday, just a day before her 70th, the Princess Royal also received two military promotions, as approved by her mother, the Queen. According to Royal Central, she was promoted to the rank of general in the Army and air chief marshal in the Air Force. The appointments bring her ranks in-line in the Army and Air Force with her rank in the Royal Navy.

The Ministry of Defence stressed that the royal has been “hugely supportive” of the British Armed Forces for a number of years. According to BBC, they said: “This promotion on her 70th birthday recognizes her invaluable contribution and commitment to the military."

What did you think of this trip through some of Princess Anne's fashion moments? Wish her a happy birthday below, and pass this on to those you know so that they can also celebrate her 70th birthday!