Princess Anne showcased her enduring connection to Scotland on Wednesday as she attended a rehearsal for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The event is one of the great highlights of the collective Edinburgh Festivals — which take place every August — and this year will be its 75th edition. Renowned for her elegant fashion sense, Princess Anne honored Scotland’s rich cultural history with her royal tartan attire.
The royal broke out an above-the-knee tartan skirt, but added a modern twist by teaming it with a fitted blazer. This mixture not only showed off her love of Scotland, but it showcased her fashion sense. Laura Sutcliffe, the fashion and beauty news editor at Hello!, remarked on the ensemble, stating, “We’ve seen this skirt before. The royal has rocked it on many an occasion, but she hasn’t paired it with a tailored separate like this blazer. Purposeful touches from this luxurious outerwear staple add a streetwise kick to the skirt while wearing it inevitably feels incredibly cool.
Throughout her visit, Princess Anne toured the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, where she observed international teams conduct displays of military drill, music and dance. The theme for this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is “the heroes who made us,” celebrating significant figures from history each night of the show’s run. Among the performers were members of a Ukrainian naval band, making their debut since the onset of war in their country.
At 74 years old Princess Anne is still the most active member of the royal family when it comes to public engagements. Her involvement at the Tattoo directly supports the educational outreach of the event. It further emphasizes her desire to pay tribute to Scotland and what it represents. To prepare, she took time to meet with different performers from the Tattoo. She did that every time with them and was very impressed with their amazing talents.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws participants from around the globe, featuring performers from the United States, Poland, Switzerland, and other nations. This year is the 75th anniversary of the event, though! It fearlessly tackles Scotland’s military legacy and rich creative culture head-on.
