Princess Anne shocks royal fans wearing iconic 57 year old gown at Nigerian State Banquet
Princess Anne turns joined senior royals at the historic Nigerian State Banquet at Windsor Castle.
Princess Anne has once again demonstrated the power of timeless dressing, stepping out in a gown she first wore nearly 60 years ago for one of the most significant royal events of the year. The Princess Royal, 75, attended the state banquet at Windsor Castle earlier this evening in an all-white look.
The star-studded event was held in honour of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, marking the beginning of a historic two-day state visit. The occasion carries particular significance, as it is the first time a Nigerian President has been hosted on a state visit to the UK in 37 years, bringing senior members of the Royal Family together for a night steeped in tradition and diplomacy.
For the glittering event, Princess Anne turned to her own archive, re-wearing a white gown she last debuted in 1969.
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The moment sparked a flurry of reaction among royal fans, who quickly took to X to share their thoughts, with one user writing: “So we know Princess Anne is the Queen of rewears, and tonight is no different!!!! But she has smashed another rewear record, this one is from 1969.”
Another agreed, “Unbelievable. Anne is so iconic.” While a third chimed in and shared, “I want to know how they store these clothes so they look so perfect!”
The elegant design looked just as relevant today as it did decades ago - a testament to both its craftsmanship and Anne’s enduring approach to fashion.
It has been reported that she wore this coat along with a matching dress to the Premiere of ‘Run Wild, Run Free’ in London.
Her decision to recycle the piece is entirely in keeping with her long-established style philosophy.
Unlike many in the public eye, the Princess Royal has built a reputation for championing longevity over trends, frequently rewearing garments and proving that true elegance lies in pieces that stand the test of time.
This latest appearance only reinforces her status as one of the most sustainably minded members of the Royal Family.
Notably, Princess Anne was not alone in opting for a white ensemble. Queen Camilla also chose a white embroidered gown by Fiona Clare, creating a sense of cohesion alongside Anne’s archival look.
The choice is far from coincidental - white has long been a traditional and diplomatic colour for royal women at state banquets.
Elsewhere, the Princess of Wales delivered a standout fashion moment of her own, stepping out in a rich emerald gown that added a bold injection of colour to the evening’s palette.
Together, the trio of senior royal women reflected a balance of tradition and modernity, each interpreting formal dressing in their own distinct way.
