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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Princess Anne's 75th birthday portrait: New hair, classic Festoon Tiara, and Sir Tim by her side
for Buckingham Palace Princess Anne is marking her 75th with a fresh look and a familiar sparkle. A new portrait released ahead of her birthday shows the Princess Royal standing with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The image was taken before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle in July. The first thing people will notice is her hair. Anne has worn a similar bouffant style for about five decades. In this portrait she switches to a smooth chignon. It is elegant, neat, and suits the formal setting. The change is rare for her, which is why the photo drew quick attention. The second talking point is the tiara. Anne chose the Festoon Tiara, a long-time favorite in her rotation. She received it as a gift in 1973 after christening a ship for the Worldwide Shipping Group. The design sits low and balanced, which works well with the new hair. Together they create a cleaner frame around her face. Photo byfor Buckingham Palace The portrait also doubles as a quiet nod to partnership. Sir Tim stands with her, as he often does at major state events. The two married in 1992 and keep a low profile. Their presence together in the birthday image sets a warm tone as family plans take shape for the coming weeks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Belarus: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo There is context behind the timing. The palace shared the photo one week before her August 15 birthday to start the celebrations. It was shot by royal photographer Chris Jackson. He captured it at Windsor before the banquet held for the French state visit from July 8 to 10. The result is formal but relaxed, a look that fits Anne's usual style. Fashion notes aside, the image also lands after a busy and challenging year. Anne remains one of the most active working royals by engagement count. Last year she briefly stepped back after a horse-related incident near her home. She returned to duties and later said the experience was a reminder that each day is a bonus. The new portrait, bright and composed, underlines that message without a single word. Reactions so far focus on two themes. Many like seeing a small style reset that still feels like Anne. Others appreciate the continuity of the Festoon Tiara, a piece linked to her early twenties and worn across decades. It is a simple mix of new and old. That balance is what people expect from her. As the birthday week begins, more pictures and appearances are likely. For now, one frame does the job. New hair. A classic tiara. Her husband at her side. It is a quiet portrait that still says a lot about how Anne works, dresses, and shows up for the role she has held for most of her life.
Edinburgh Live
10-07-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Prince Harry snubbed by King Charles as he leaves him out of tribute
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The King failed to mention Prince Harry as he praised Prince William during a State Banquet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron was joined by his wife Brigitte at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening, During his speech, the King recognised William's decision to choose Windsor as his family home, reports The Express. "The Castle in which we meet this evening was begun by my ancestor - and your sometime countryman - William, Duke of Normandy, in the year 1070," the King said at the start of the Banquet. He added, "It remains the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world." Charles then said, "So it is perhaps rather appropriate that my son, The Prince of Wales, who shares that earlier William's name, has made Windsor his home with his family, like so many of our predecessors." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Princess Anne sparked a 'fan frenzy' after debuting a new hairstyle at the event. The Princess Royal looked exquisite in a white gown and a glittering tiara, while her husband was equally dapper for the white-tie affair. Anne donned an embellished white gown with lace trim and a colour-matching bolero jacket, which she previously wore for a portrait to mark her 70th birthday back in 2020. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. She also donned her beloved Festoon Tiara, which she has been frequently wearing for the past 50 years. But the princess surprised royal fans as she debuted a new hairstyle, other than her signature 70s hairspray beehive, for the first time in years.
