US EditionPrincess Anne Stuns in a White Gown She Originally Wore as Teenager 57 Years Ago
Princess Anne showcased royal heritage by wearing a 57-year-old gown and historic heirloom jewels, including Queen Mary’s City of London choker, rarely seen in public.
- At Windsor Castle last night, Princess Anne wore a white gown and cape she first wore 57 years ago at a Windsor state banquet hosting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Known for archival rewears, Princess Anne often revives decades-old garments and inherited Queen Mary’s 1893 City of London choker passed through the late Queen Elizabeth II.
- Crafted from ribbed ivory silk with embroidered cuffs and a beaded hem, the gown featured a new pointed collar and was paired with Anne's diamond drop earrings as she processed through St. George's Hall with Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
- The City of London choker appeared in public for the first time in decades, highlighting Princess Anne's archival rewear approach and renewed attention to vintage royal fashion.
- Beyond one gown, her wardrobe includes coats seen across five decades, and Anne chose the Meander Tiara from Princess Alice of Battenberg, worn by Zara at her 2011 wedding.
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So goes royal recycling! Princess Anne wore an outfit from 1969 at a state banquet on Wednesday.
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Princess Anne Stuns in a White Gown She Originally Wore as Teenager 57 Years Ago
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