Green Queen! How Princess Anne has been recycling coats, dresses and handbags from her wardrobe for decades - and still wears pieces dating back to the mid-70s READ MORE: The stylists behind the most iconic royal looks, from Kate's wedding 'demi-chignon' to Princess Anne's 'beehive' By Rebekah Absalom Published: 07:01, 24 June 2024 | Updated: 07:01, 24 June 2024 e-mail View comments Her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was recognised for her impactful style choices. And Princess Anne , known as the most industrious royal, has become well-known for repurposing her favourite clothing. The 73-year-old royal has recycled a number of coats, dresses, hats and handbags over the years - some of which she has owned for decades.
Not only does Anne re-wear pieces dating back to the mid-seventies, but she also dusts off identical outfits, often with the same jewellery and shoes. When asked about her habit of recycling, she once said: 'A good suit goes on for ever. 'If it is properly made and has a classic look, you can wear it ad infinitum.
The economy was bred into me.' Here, we delve into some of the best examples of Princess Anne's time warp wardrobe. Turquoise dress The Princess Royal first wore this turquoise dress during the 1978 state visit of President Khama of Botswana, in London , when she was 26.
She wore it most recently during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Dubai in March The Princess Royal first wore this turquoise dress during the 1978 state visit of President Khama of.
