The Princess Royal donned her military uniform for her mother, Queen Elizabeth II's, funeral
September 19, 2022 - 10:37 BST Melanie Macleod Queen Elizabeth II's daughter, Princess Anne, paid her respects to her mother on the day of her funeral, donning her military uniform for the sad event.Rather than dressing head to toe in black as is customary for funerals, the Princess Royal, 72, was the picture of poise in her full Royal Navy ceremonial uniform as she took part in the sombre occasion, proudly displaying her 11 medals, which she has been awarded over the years.
Loading the player... WATCH: Princess Anne's last curtsy to the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh The Princess is patron of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity as well as being Commodore-in-Chief for Portsmouth. Although she hasn't actually served in the military like her brothers Charles and Andrew, she is an honorary Rear Admiral.She carries out hundreds of engagements with her military patronages and affiliations every year and usually tops the hardest working royal list.
She also sported a thistle sash and thistle star, representing the Order of the Thistle, the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity and royal news delivered directly to your inbox.
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