Princess Anne praised for 'pushing boundaries' as she debuts stunning new look at Windsor Castle event
The 74-year-old Princess Royal joined fellow senior royals for the annual event on Monday, marking the country's oldest and most prestigious order of chivalry.
Founded nearly 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order of the Garter is Britain's most senior Order of Chivalry.
Princess Anne was appointed a Royal Knight of the Order, not a Royal Lady, in 1994 and took part in the grand procession through the castle grounds in full military regalia.
Wearing a traditional Garter cloak and hat adorned with a large white feather, Anne turned heads with a subtle twist: a swipe of metallic pink lipstick, a departure from her usual no-fuss beauty look.
Beauty editor Cassie Steer applauded the unexpected glam, telling Hello!: "Leave it to Anne to push beauty boundaries in the chicest of ways.
"Reimagining classic lipstick colours such as red or pink as sparkling focal points is great for special occasions, and a metallic mouth- not to be confused with more sedate shimmer- adds a modern lustre."
The royal, who rarely strays from a pared-back aesthetic, added further elegance with diamond and pearl button earrings, a feminine touch that echoed her sister-in-law Queen Camilla's choice of jewels.
Camilla, 77, who led the parade alongside King Charles III, 75, wore her signature four-row pearl choker and a matching pair of diamond and pearl clip earrings.
Watching the proceedings from St George's Chapel, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, and Princess Catherine, 43, also embraced the pearl theme.
Sophie wore a pearl pendant and diamond drop earrings, while Catherine donned a pair of vintage-style pearl studs by designer Susan Caplan and a five-row necklace.
Just two days earlier, the royal women had appeared together at Trooping the Colour, where Anne once again showcased pearls and a pop of colour on her lips.
For that occasion, the Princess Royal wore her ceremonial uniform as Colonel of the Blues and Royals, a full mounted ensemble complete with bicorn hat, jodhpurs, and riding boots.
She also wore the Collars of the Order of the Garter and the Sash of the Order of the Thistle.
The event marked the mother-of-two's triumphant return to horseback duties following an injury last year.
As Colonel, she rode in the procession on horseback alongside Prince William and Prince Edward, rather than travelling by carriage with the rest of the royal family.
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