Princess Anne Brings Back Memories of Queen Elizabeth With Striking Military Outing
Princess Anne's restrained expression during the military inspection strongly echoed her mother's appearances at similar royal events.
In many ways, Princess Anne is every bit her mother's daughter, from her love for dogs to her stoic demeanor, signature grooming, and unwavering sense of duty. During her appearance on May 6, while inspecting members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Hyde Park, she brought back fond memories of the late Queen Elizabeth. The Princess Royal's calm, restrained expression during the military inspection strongly echoed her mother's appearances at Trooping the Color, Remembrance ceremonies, and other such military reviews.
Arriving by horse-drawn carriage, Anne greeted soldiers and later watched from a platform as 41 rounds were fired at noon by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, followed by a second salute from the Honourable Artillery Company. She also carried out a formal inspection of the regiment after the ceremony. Beyond her stoic expression, her grooming also sparked comparisons to the late Queen, particularly because of her tightly brushed-back bouffant hairstyle. Similar to the Queen's practical, lacquered style during official duties, Anne's hairstyle prioritized neatness and elegance. Some royal fans on Reddit even joked that she wears her hair "like she's always ready for a tiara," much like the Queen. Watch the video here!
Moreover, the Princess Royal stood with the same upright posture and authoritative body language associated with her mother. It has especially come to the notice of royal watchers at equestrian or military events, as both women are known to be fond of horses. Anne's structured red coat, paired with gloves and brooches, mirrored exactly how the Queen dressed for such inspections: duty-focused rather than trend-driven. She is also known for rewearing decades-old pieces, as with this outing, much like the Queen's carefully curated wardrobe.
Anne's red coat for the event is one of her most recognizable wardrobe staples. She was first photographed wearing it during the Christmas Day walk at Sandringham House in 2000 and brought it out of her wardrobe again last December, taking a page from Kate Middleton's rulebook, who's also a champion of sustainable fashion. She also wore the coat to the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, one of her favorite annual outings. Staying true to her practical style, the Princess Royal paired the long coat with two sentimental brooches: a horse-shaped pin she has owned since 1987 and another, the shape of a palm leaf.
