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Princess Anne's 15 Most Iconic Outfits

The Princess Royal has always been a fashionista, from her youth to today. 

Princess Anne in Africa, 1971. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
Princess Anne in Africa, 1971. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

As the late Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, Princess Anne has been in the spotlight since birth. A hardworking royal who has shown immense dedication to philanthropic causes, Princess Anne has made headlines many times for her elegant, elevated style. Whether she's playing outdoor sports or attending a palace event, Princess Anne is always dressed to impress. These 15 looks are hallmarks of that signature Princess Anne style that has become so well-known.

Princess Anne's Elegant Style

The royal family has a series of strict fashion rules they must follow. Always erring on the conservative side, the royals must be sure they always represent the family with grace and dignity. Still, Princess Anne is always able to put together striking looks that give fans a peek at her personality. From her Tudor-style wedding dress to her affinity for silk scarves, there's a lot to appreciate about Princess Anne's fashion.

Princess Anne's Most Iconic Looks

A life in the spotlight lends itself well to many photographs and fashion moments. Here are 15 moments symbolic of Princess Anne's style:

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1973. Princess Anne's wedding dress, with its long sleeves and flowing veil, is a fabulous example of '70s fashion.

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Russia, 1973. During a state visit to Russia, the royal opted for a bold menswear-inspired look, combining a blue button-up shirt with a silk neck scarf.

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Austria, 1969. At an Austrian state visit, Princess Anne stood alongside her mother, wearing a white embellished gown and matching gloves.

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1971 Society of Film and Television Awards. At this high-profile event, the royal wore a dark green gown and a daring choker.

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1978 Badminton Horse Trials. Princess Anne loves horses and often rocks equestrian-chic ensembles. This outfit is no exception, a tweed coat and corduroy pants combination that the royal topped off with a newsboy cap.

Princess Anne in Africa, 1971. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

1970. During a royal family visit to Africa, Princess Anne embraced trends by wearing a hippie-style sleeveless floral dress.

 

1970 Royal Yacht Britannica. Princess Anne isn't afraid to wear pastels, such as during a yacht excursion, when she wore a beautiful mint silk dress.

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Austria, 1969. On another outing during her 1969 Austria visit, Princess Anne stepped out wearing a stunning tangerine silk evening gown.

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Australia, 1970. In Australia, Princess Anne wore several striking looks, including a printed neck-tie dress paired with a hat during a visit to Manning House in Sydney.

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1971's Badminton Horse Trials served an opputunity for Princess Anne to sport her chic yet spprty by the way of atyle by the way of a

1971's Badminton Horse Trials served as an opportunity for Princess Anne to sport her chic and sporty style by way of a head-to-toe nautical outfit featuring a double-breasted coat. 

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Christening, 1977. At her first child's christening ceremony, Princess Anne wore a blue striped dress with a matching bandanna, showing her commitment to bold maternity style.

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1989 Royal Ascot. For this formal event, Princess Anne pulled out all the stops, with a bright tiered blue and purple dress.

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1996 British Horse Trials Championships. For her off-duty outfit walking her dogs, the royal chose a baseball cap and a green chore coat.

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2006 Gatcombe Horse Trials. Another casual look, Princess Anne showed up at the event with a trendy sweatshirt, khaki pants, and a baseball cap.

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2015 Royal Ascot. Princess Anne rocked a yellow wraparound coat to this long-standing royal event.

With a penchant for classic looks but unafraid of color and patterns, Princess Anne's style is both unique and completely classic. 

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