On the evening of December 4, 2025, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence attended a banquet at the Guildhall in London, hosted by the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation in honour of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender. The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, accompanied by Ms. Büdenbender, is paying a State Visit to the United Kingdom.
For the banquet, Princess Anne wore the Diamond Festoon Tiara and Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Choker, along with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Diamond Festoon Tiara was a gift to the Princess in 1973 from the World Wide Shipping Group. She first wore it for a series of portraits taken for her 23rd birthday, and later for a set of pre-wedding portraits.
Well, I had to smile when I saw these photos of Princess Anne wearing what appears to be a vintage angora long cardigan from the 1980s, complete with satin appliques! (Although knowing Anne's preference for re-wearing her vintage items, I should not be surprised). It's too bad that its distinct period piece aesthetic does not, to my eye, coordinate in any way with her gown.
ReplyDeleteBut the gown itself with its beaded embellishment and matching jacket is lovely. Lyra
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