The hidden detail in Princess Anne’s Sydney appearance

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The hidden detail in Princess Anne’s Sydney appearance
Princess AnneGovernor-General Sam Mostyn

Princess Anne has impressed in Sydney during her official four-day visit to Australia- and royal fans have all noticed one thing about her looks.

The hidden detail in 75 y.o. Princess Anne 's Sydney tour outfit as the hardworking royal continues her four-day Aussie visit with husband Sir Timothy Laurence Princess Anne has delighted royal watchers during her four-day Australian tour- but it wasn't just her engagements that caught attention, with fans all noticing one telling detail in her wardrobe.

Princess Anne has impressed in Sydney during her official four-day visit to Australia- and royal fans have all noticed one thing about her looks., has been praised for her timeless fashion sense, after eagle-eyed observers realised she had recycled almost all of her outfits from previous engagements. Accompanied by her husband, retired Royal Navy officer Sir Timothy Laurence, 70, the Princess received a formal military welcome at Government House before meeting Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Admiralty House for a smoking ceremony and welcome to Country. Princess Anne visits Governor House in Sydney as her first official engagement whilst in Australia. Picture: Sam Ruttyn She later laid a wreath at Sydney War Cemetery during a remembrance service and spent time with the family of fallen soldier Sergeant Brett Wood, who was killed in Afghanistan. The following day, Anne, often dubbed the"hardest working royal", attended a remembrance service and centenary parade as part of her duties as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, marking its 100th anniversary. For her first engagement, the Princess opted for a cream skirt suit trimmed in orange, paired with cream gloves, a beige handbag and matching horsebit loafers.Princess Anne first wore the look at the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 13, 1987. Picture: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images She wore it again while attending the Founders Day Parade at Chelsea Royal Hospital, on June 5, 2008. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Fashion watchers quickly recognised the outfit- first worn almost four decades ago for Trooping the Colour in 1987, and again in 2008, 2012, 2015 and even at Royal Ascot earlier this year. Later, meeting the Governor-General, Anne re-wore another favourite ensemble: a cream and gold silk suit dress fastened with three side buttons, accessorised with a golden wreath brooch, her Corps medallion and a poppy for Remembrance Day. The outfit was last seen during her 2022 visit to Papua New Guinea for the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence met with Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her husband Simeon Beckett at Admiralty House. Picture: Facebook The Governor-General of Australia"Honestly, what a lady- no nonsense, fuss, recycles her clothes. She really is such a national treasure," one admirer wrote. Another added:"The press expect her to wear new clothes... but I'm sure she' perfectly happy re-wearing all her outfits." The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, with Minister for Urban Development Justin Tkatchenko walk through the Orchid garden at the Adventure Park PNG in Port Moresby, on day two of the royal trip to Papua New Guinea on April 12, 2022. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty Images"Princess Anne is tremendous. Great work ethic and doesn’t need to wear a new outfit every time she steps outside… unlike lazy profligate Kate who spends a fortune on her appearance," one user commented. Others admired her sensible footwear and understated style:"Amazing woman is Princess Anne. Dedication and practical shoes as well!" wrote one fan. Her Royal Highness inspects the Centenary Parade at Victoria Barracks on November 9, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Flavio Brancaleone-Pool/Getty Images Another said:"What a beautifully elegant gold silk dress- so suitable for the Australian light and climate.""So wonderful to see the Princess Royal and her husband Down Under," one Facebook user said. "What an amazing and hardworking member of the royal family she is. Welcome to our beautiful country." Another added:"Such wonderful hardworking people- an asset to the Royal Family and the Commonwealth." Anne and Sir Timothy are due to fly to Brisbane today, where they'll lay a wreath to mark Armistice Day at Gallipoli Barracks.

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