36 Times Princess Anne Was a Total Boss, in Photos
36 Times Princess Anne Was a Total Boss, in Photos
A champion equestrian, Navy admiral, mother, survivor of a kidnapping attempt, and a royal: Anne, the Princess Royal, can do it all. Though often overshadowed by the fanfare devoted to Prince William, Kate, Prince Harry, and Meghan, Anne deserves her own time in the sun. She is tough. She is mighty. She looks great in sunglasses. Here, our favorite photos of Queen Elizabeth's only daughter being the total boss she is.
36 Times Princess Anne Was a Total Boss, in Photos
June 17, 2019
Excuse me? No one should look this cool in a plumed cap and YET...
March 23, 2019
They see her rollin'... (Anne drove through the English countryside with an adorable dog in tow.)
July 11, 2018
Look. At. Those. Shades.
May 21, 2018
These are fully Anne's favorite sunglasses and we are more than okay with that.
December 7, 2017
While attending the Commissioning Ceremony for the Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Princess Royal looked extra regal in a decorated uniform.
June 25, 2017
Anne looked contemplative as she stared at the ocean, wearing the world's tiniest life jacket.
March 28, 2015
Anne is not one to be scared off by inclement weather—she just dresses appropriately. The princess strapped on her galoshes for the Gatcombe Park Horse Trials.
March 28, 2015
This is a mood and a half.
June 12, 2010
Anne looked quite dapper atop a horse in formal military dress. Like many royal family members, Anne holds a number of honorary military appointments.
May 5, 2008
In an adorable aunt-nephew moment, Princess Anne presented Afghanistan war campaign medals to soldiers, including Prince Harry.
July 13, 2006
The Princess looked no-nonsense as she sailed in Sydney Harbour.
July 2, 2001
Anne operated heavy machinery in Oxfordshire, because of course she did.
April 30, 1999
Anne sported a monogrammed sunhat while hanging out with camels in Cairo.
March 15, 1999
Is this not just... epic? Anne, can we be you?
January 3, 1989
Not even a peak '80s snowsuit can make Anne look uncool. She skied with a little Zara Phillips in the French Alps.
September 22, 1984
Just Princess Anne carrying some trees. It's casual.
May 25, 1984
Winter, spring, summer, or fall—all you have to do is call... And Anne will be there (yes she'll be there)!
August 9, 1983
Anne is a great mom, too. She carried her daughter, Zara, through the Burghley Horse Trials atop her shoulders.
April 20, 1979
Only certain people can pull off a top hat and, honestly, Anne puts everyone else to shame.
July 20, 1976
Anne, an accomplished equestrian, (seemingly) effortlessly hopped a fence while competing at the 1976 Olympic Games.
May 27, 1975
We are here for any and all photos of Princess Anne looking quizzical.
June 1, 1973
This monochrome outfit is everything. The Princess Royal dressed up for her mother's birthday parade.
September 6, 1973
Anne looked like a model in this casual, preppy outfit. She topped it off with an impossibly chic silk scarf.
September 1, 1971
Anne, once again, looked dashing in a top hat. (Pulling of headwear is, after all, a key skill for a member of the royal family.)
February 15, 1971
The Princess Royal gave us serious Indiana Jones vibes as she and Prince Charles studied an old bone while on safari.
August 4, 1970
Anne looked chic in stripes while boating. Somehow she can do the impossible and keep her hair from looking crazy and windblown.
July 6, 1970
Somehow managing to look both stylish and warm, Anne visited Northern Canada with the Royal Family.
May 26, 1969
Anne wore a fashionable hat while riding in a convertible past scores of her adoring fans.
May 26, 1969
The world is Anne's runway. Here, she inspected guards during the Festival of London Stores Parade.
March 23, 1969
If this photo doesn't make you want to buy a newsboy cap right now, I don't think we can be friends. If only we could all look like young Anne skiing in the French Alps.
January 1969
Anne learned to operate a tank while visiting troops in Germany. We'd trust her on the battlefield.
January 1969
She further explored the tank because, as we've said, she's a boss.
January 1968
Anne looked amazing in an all-yellow ensemble. Few could pull off this outfit, but Anne definitely did.
July 9, 1967
The young princess looked casual and cool as she watched her father, Prince Philip, play polo.
January 1965
There's nothing wrong with some friendly competition. Prince Charles and Prince Andrew raced Princess Anne on motorized go-carts.
A champion equestrian, doting mother, and Navy admiral, Princess Anne can do it all. Here are 35+ photos of times Queen Elizabeth's daughter being a total boss.