Princess Anne and her then fiancé Captain Mark Phillips, at the London premiere of the film 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1973, shortly after her 23rd birthday. Anne opted for a stunning floral dress with big sleeves and a high neckline. (AFP via Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images)
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Standing out from the family in yellow
Anne with Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, Edward and Andrew, as they listen to Philip in the grounds of Frogmore, Windsor in 1968. Anne wore plenty of yellow in the 60s and 70s - bright colours are also favoured by Her Majesty. (PA) (PA)
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Striding into London in statement boots
Princess Anne, in double-breasted jacket, boots and open work stockings, in London in 1967. While the boots were on trend, they were also a nod to her love of all things equestrian. (PA) (PA)
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Regal jewels at a state banquet in early royal life
Princess Anne arrives at Claridge's for a banquet in 1969, stunning in a regal tiara and necklace, as well as a white gown, with a sash. (Getty Images) (PA)
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Statement sleeves on her wedding day
Princess Anne gave off '70s vibes with her first wedding dress as she married Captain Mark Phillips in a high-neck, wide-sleeved white dress in 1973. (PA)
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Perfect maternity wear in the 80s
When she was expecting Zara, she wore this fantastic cape coat to the wedding of Captain Phillips' sister Sarah in 1981. In classic Anne style, she rewore the coat on other occasions. (Getty Images) (PA)
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Showing there's no mine too deep for a fashion statement in the 90s
In 1999, the Princess Royal showed a trip to a mine is no excuse for being unfashionable, as she belted her high-vis at the waist. (Getty Images) (PA)
Anne, the only daughter of the Queen and Prince Philip, has forged a reputation as one of the hardest working royals, regularly carrying out some 500 engagements every year, representing her mother.
She opted to go straight into royal life at the age of 18, missing out on university, and has developed strong relationships with many charities over 52 years.
She’s known as a no-nonsense royal who drives herself to engagements and heads straight home from glamorous events to feed her chickens.
But back in the day she was a fashion-forward young princess, and many of her looks would not be out of place in 2020.
Thanks to her portrayal in The Crown, there’s a new generation of people curious about the Princess Royal.
Yahoo UK picked seven stunning images to mark her milestone birthday.
