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There is a general sense of peace and confidence. Princess AnneIt is a privilege to be the second child of Queen Elizabeth II. There are many public occasions and a comfortable lifestyle, but no pressure to be next-in-line for the throne.
As such, Princess Anne’s style is slightly more liberated than some of the members of the Royal Family around her generation.
Even though they are often overlooked, some of the younger royal ladies, such as the Duchess of CambridgeThe Duchess of Sussex, the Queen’s only daughter is actually one of the Royal Family’s true arbiters of style.
And when actor Erin Doherty took on the role of Princess Anne for the third and fourth seasons of Netflix’s The Crown, the public were able to see why, with an intimate look into the royal’s wardrobe through the years.
Vibrant coats and headscarves follow the footsteps of her mother, The Queen, while her attire is vibrant. ‘off-duty’Her equestrian career has subtle style influences that are evident in her outfits.
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The mother-of-2 is also well-known for recycling outfits. She wore a floral-print dress to the weddings of the Prince and Lady Rose Windsor in 1981, as well as the wedding of the Prince in 2008.
Anne is well-known for wearing bold patterns, puff sleeves and bright pops of color. She is also the patron to the UK Fashion and Textile Association and the only woman in the Royal Family who regularly wears her military uniform.
The Princess Royal is a master at staying ahead of the curve in terms of trends. From straight-leg jeans and cowboy boots in the Sixties, to cool and casual loose-fitting shirts with high-waisted jeans in the Seventies, some of the princess’ outfits wouldn’t look out of place in 2022 on Hailey Bieber or Kendall Jenner.
Her iconic sunglasses are not to be missed. The sporty style lenses are synonymous with the Princess Royal and wouldn’t look out of place on a Balenciaga billboard.
As she celebrates her 72nd birthday, we look back at Princess Anne’s iconic wardrobe over the years.
21 of Princess Anne’s best style looks
1952
Even at a young age, you can see Princess Anne’s playful spirit. Here, she is laughing in a portrait of her and Prince Charles as part of his official fourth-birthday portraits.
1952
Prince Charles and Princess Anna, along with their mother, the Queen, were dressed in matching double-breasted knitted cardsigans and velvet pants while on the ground at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
1954
Matchy-match was the preferred method of dressing for Queen Elizabeth II’s two oldest daughters. They wore matching white patent shoes, socks, and peach-coloured double-breasted coats.
1962
As the princess grew up her style evolved. Here she is wearing a white cotton summer dress while on holiday in France.
1967
Princess Anne’s style during her teens was more inspired by her connections with equestrianism. She wore loose-fitting checked shirts tucked in jeans as her go-to outfit.
1968
This look would be appropriate for the Princess Royal today, 54-years later. It has everything: the straight-leg jeans to the cowboy boot peeking out to it to the layered shirt and jumper to the wool coat.
1969
Princess Anne was able even to make subtle nods at her equestrian side while attending public events. She wore a silk scarf that she tied in to the collar of her jacket.
1969
Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter can still follow in the footsteps of her mother, opting for brightly coloured coat dress options.
1970
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The double-breasted, cropped wool coat style was very popular in the 1960s and 70s. This proves that the princess is a master of trends.
1971
Anne was a big fan of the tucked-in neck scarf.
1971
However, she also embraced more feminine trends of the day, as shown here in a patterned A-line mini dress with sleeveless sleeves.
1973
This aquamarine ensemble worn by Princess Anne of Berlin in 1973 became one the key images The CrownYou need to be in the right costume department.
1973
The Tudor-style wedding dress of Princess Anne featured almost every trend of the 1970s, including trumpet sleeves, a princess line and a seven-foot long train. Maureen Baker, chief designer at Susan Smalls designed the dress. It featured white silk chiffon sleeves with jewels and pearls accents.
1975
Her classic look with her clashing prints is anchored by her smart cap and matching pearl-string necklace and her earrings.
1976
Princess Anne wore a form-fitting coat with furry sleeves and neckline. The pill-box hat has quickly become a favorite millinery style. Many of the female royalty.
1981
Even though she was pregnant with her second baby, the Princess Royal couldn’t help but look stylish with this cream cape that gently hits her baby bump.
1990
As mentioned, Princess Anne is a royal who adapts to the times. Here she is wearing a skirt suit from the late Eighties or early Nineties with puffed power sleeves.
2017
Princess Anne is one the few royal women who still wears the uniform she was issued by the military. Public appearances
2020
Princess Anne is the patron of the UK Fashion and Textile Association and will often attend fashion events and shows on behalf of her mother, The Queen.
2022
The Princess Royal wore a navy and cream checked blazer to the Platinum Party in honour Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. She also wore her silk neck scarf, and brooch.