Britain's Princess Anne first wore the dress in 1978 and was spotted wearing it again in July last year. AFP
Britain's Princess Anne first wore the dress in 1978 and was spotted wearing it again in July last year. AFP
Britain's Princess Anne first wore the dress in 1978 and was spotted wearing it again in July last year. AFP
Britain's Princess Anne first wore the dress in 1978 and was spotted wearing it again in July last year. AFP

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Princess Anne attends Royal Ascot in a look she first wore in 1978

'Britain's most hardworking Royal' famously rewears her clothes

Sarah Maisey

June 23, 2023

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Princess Anne attended the second day of Royal Ascot on Thursday, wearing an outfit she first sported in 1978.

The Princess Royal paired her light blue, button front dress with Peter Pan collar with a white jacket, gloves and a wide-brimmed hat. The look was finished with a triple strand of pearls and a brooch in aquamarine and white diamond.

The jewel is part of the Aquamarine Pineflower tiara set made by Cartier, and used to belong to the Queen Mother.

Her outfit is most remarkable because the Princess first wore the A-line, pleated dress to welcome the president of Botswana to Buckingham Palace alongside her late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in 1978. She wore it again in July last year, for an engagement at the Brompton Cemetery.

Britain's Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, and and her daughter Zara Tindall at day two of Royal Ascot. Reuters
Britain's Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, and and her daughter Zara Tindall at day two of Royal Ascot. Reuters

Now 72, the Princess is known to favour a sustainable approach to fashion, and has favourite pieces that she returns to many times. In a 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, she even joked that her love of rehashing past looks was rooted in not wanting to spend money.

"I'm quite mean," she quipped.

Sir Seretse Khama, President of Botswwana and Lady Khama with Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in 1978. PA Images
Sir Seretse Khama, President of Botswwana and Lady Khama with Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in 1978. PA Images

"I still try and buy materials and have them made up [into clothes] because I just think that's more fun," she explained. "It also helps to support those who still manufacture in this country. We mustn't forget we've got those skills, and there are still places that do a fantastic job."

Often described as "Britain's most hardworking Royal" for the number of engagements she undertakes each year, Princess Anne is also a highly accomplished horse woman, having won a team gold medal at the 1972 Olympics, and a team silver medal at the 1988 Olympics.

It is a sport she still enjoys, and perhaps explains the rather remarkable feat of being able to still fit into a dress she first wore 45 years ago.

  • Hatmaker Lisa Tan wears one of her own creations. Getty Images
    Hatmaker Lisa Tan wears one of her own creations. Getty Images
  • A race-goer wears an extravagant hat on ladies day of Royal Ascot. EPA
    A race-goer wears an extravagant hat on ladies day of Royal Ascot. EPA
  • Royal Ascot is all about hats. EPA
    Royal Ascot is all about hats. EPA
  • British TV actress Georgia Toffolo at the event. Getty Images
    British TV actress Georgia Toffolo at the event. Getty Images
  • Vintage style pink on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot. EPA
    Vintage style pink on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot. EPA
  • Plenty of springs florals for this racegoer. Getty Images
    Plenty of springs florals for this racegoer. Getty Images
  • Hot orange and pink for this racegoer. Getty Images
    Hot orange and pink for this racegoer. Getty Images
  • Ladies pose for the camera. Getty Images
    Ladies pose for the camera. Getty Images
  • Women vie to have the most creative hat at Royal Ascot. Reuters
    Women vie to have the most creative hat at Royal Ascot. Reuters
  • A giant sunflower hat on day three of Royal Ascot. PA Images
    A giant sunflower hat on day three of Royal Ascot. PA Images
  • Royal Ascot is seen by many as an excuse to dress up. Getty Images
    Royal Ascot is seen by many as an excuse to dress up. Getty Images
  • TV personality Lystra Adams went for head to toe sunshine yellow. PA Images
    TV personality Lystra Adams went for head to toe sunshine yellow. PA Images
  • Musician Nana Acheampong wears colourful stripes. Getty Images
    Musician Nana Acheampong wears colourful stripes. Getty Images
  • Model Katrina Renucci wears a wide-legged jumpsuit and feather hat. PA Images
    Model Katrina Renucci wears a wide-legged jumpsuit and feather hat. PA Images
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