Princess Anne has changed her signature hairstyle for the first time in decades. The royal, known for her classic '60s-inspired bouffant, stepped out with a low chignon at the French State Banquet held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, July 8.
The new look marked a rare style update for the Princess Royal, who has long kept the same updo for most public appearances. The change did not go unnoticed at the high-profile event, where she was seen alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
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Key members of the royal family attended the banquet, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate. It also marked a significant moment for the Princess of Wales, as it was her first state dinner since her 2024 cancer diagnosis and her first time wearing a tiara in public since then.
This week’s event was notable as the first French state visit held at Windsor Castle since 2014. The last such occasion was Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, when Irish President Michael D. Higgins visited the U.K.
Pricencess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born in 1950, she is the only daughter of King Charles III and was a sister to the late Prince William and Prince Harry. In 1987, she was granted the title Princess Royal, a role that stays with the eldest daughter of the monarch for life.
She has been married twice: first to Captain Mark Phillips, with whom she has two children, Peter and Zara Phillips, and since 1992, to Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Known as the hardest‑working royal, Anne plays a leading role in over 300 engagements each year, representing the Crown both at home and abroad.
Besides this she’s a strong advocate for equestrian sports, having been an Olympic level rider herself in the 1976 Montreal Games.
She consistently supports charitable work in areas such as education, health, and the armed forces.
Her titles include President or Patron of nearly 200 charities and organizations spanning animal welfare to medical research.
The new look marked a rare style update for the Princess Royal, who has long kept the same updo for most public appearances. The change did not go unnoticed at the high-profile event, where she was seen alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Also Read: ‘I’ll kill him’: Dad after missing surfer son found on island 13 km off shore
Key members of the royal family attended the banquet, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate. It also marked a significant moment for the Princess of Wales, as it was her first state dinner since her 2024 cancer diagnosis and her first time wearing a tiara in public since then.
This week’s event was notable as the first French state visit held at Windsor Castle since 2014. The last such occasion was Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, when Irish President Michael D. Higgins visited the U.K.
About Pricencess Anne
Pricencess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born in 1950, she is the only daughter of King Charles III and was a sister to the late Prince William and Prince Harry. In 1987, she was granted the title Princess Royal, a role that stays with the eldest daughter of the monarch for life.
She has been married twice: first to Captain Mark Phillips, with whom she has two children, Peter and Zara Phillips, and since 1992, to Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Known as the hardest‑working royal, Anne plays a leading role in over 300 engagements each year, representing the Crown both at home and abroad.
Besides this she’s a strong advocate for equestrian sports, having been an Olympic level rider herself in the 1976 Montreal Games.
She consistently supports charitable work in areas such as education, health, and the armed forces.
Her titles include President or Patron of nearly 200 charities and organizations spanning animal welfare to medical research.
