Today, Princess Anne — the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II — is celebrating her 75th birthday. She celebrated the milestone with a beautiful new official portrait, captured by master photographer John Swannell. The portrait, taken at her Gloucestershire estate, showcases the royal in a striking blue dress, embodying both elegance and poise on this significant milestone.
Princess Anne had insisted on a quiet celebration. She instructed her staff that she would only like to celebrate birthdays that end in a zero. This decision is the perfect illustration of her modesty. While the official release of her portrait is a bittersweet occasion, it’s certainly a moment to celebrate the royal family and her dedicated admirers.
The new photograph of Princess Anne is featured in an exciting montage of snapshots, capturing noteworthy moments in the life of the Princess Royal. Another image documents a poignant 1954 black and white photo. It features a young Princess Anne and her brother, now King Charles III, joyfully having a family picnic amongst the grounds of Royal Lodge. The other photo shows a very happy moment from 2023. Princess Anne might have been happy at a home garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Happiest of birthdays to HRH Princess Anne, who turns 70 today! She is spending the day privately with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The couple, both 53, have been married for 33 years. They’ve just set off on their annual sailing cruise round the beautiful Western Isles of Scotland.
As a tribute to the special occasion, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared heartfelt messages to celebrate Princess Anne. They wrote, “Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal a very Happy 75th Birthday!” This was a point that fans made all over social media. “As always, loveliest and graciousest post from the Prince and Princess of Wales,” said one user. From those who responded on my Facebook page: “She is just beautiful and so graceful! Age is a state of mind – very happy birthday to her.”
