Last week, Princess Anne made a noteworthy appearance at the British Standards Institution’s International Electrotechnical Commission Annual Meeting in Edinburgh, drawing the attention of spectators with her sentimental outfit. The 74-year-old Princess Royal donned a striking purple suede jacket, a beloved piece that once belonged to her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. She complemented the checkered jacket with a matching skirt and a stylish silk blouse featuring a high neckline.
This particular jacket holds special significance, as Princess Anne previously wore it during her visit to Nottingham’s West Primary Care Network and GH Hurt and Son in February. The ensemble has been recognized as a touching homage to her mother, who sported the jacket back in 2010 while disembarking the Hebridean Princess at Scrabster Harbour, Scotland. Observers took to social media to express their admiration for this heartfelt fashion choice, with one commenter noting it as a lovely tribute and another highlighting the mother-daughter connection.
Additionally, the Princess Royal participated in a commemorative service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to honor the 200th anniversary of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), marking two centuries since the establishment of the world’s first municipal fire service in 1824. The day included a ceremony to rededicate a statue of James Braidwood, recognized as the father of modern fire services.