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As the royal family commemorates the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s birth, Princess Anne carried out a particularly meaningful engagement. The Princess Royal, the queen’s only daughter, officially opened the Queen Elizabeth II Garden, a new two‑acre garden in Regent’s Park in London.
For the occasion, she chose a burnt orange coat and a printed red scarf. She pinned a floral spray brooch to her jacket; the jewel is in her personal collection, and she wears it frequently over the decades.
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A look at the Princess Royal’s outfit today.
Her coat, like many of Anne’s outfits, was a repeat. She’s worn it frequently through the years, including in 2012 for a day of horse races and in 2016 for Easter Sunday.
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Anne in 2012.
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Anne in 2016.
The garden, created by the Royal Parks in collaboration with HTA Design, commemorates the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II. Per the Royal Parks, the garden was designed with Queen Elizabeth in mind. “The straight path that runs through the garden will represent the late Queen’s unwavering loyalty and service with each end offering a moment of quiet reflection.”
It will open to the public next week, on April 27, and among its features include “a wildlife‑supporting circular pond, a flower garden planted with species significant to Her late Majesty, and a viewing platform offering panoramic views across The Regent’s Park,” according to Buckingham Palace. The garden focuses on sustainable horticulture and was designed with “climate‑resilient planting.”
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Princess Anne in the garden today.
Upon her arrival at the new garden, Princess Anne met with Dr. Linda Yueh, chair of The Royal Parks, and representatives from the Queen Elizabeth II Garden Project. She also met blacksmith Ian Thackray, who presented the princess with a gilded metal flower crafted for the garden.
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The Princess Royal is presented with a gilded metal flower crafted for the site.
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Princess Anne gave a speech.
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Princess Anne with Dr. Linda Yueh, chair of The Royal Parks, unveils a plaque to mark the official opening of The Queen Elizabeth II Garden.
Anne also attended a reception with Mayor Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and unveiled a plaque.
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.