Princess Anne Recycles 38-Year-Old Outfit for Latest Royal Tour

Princess Anne, the elder daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, has long been recognized as a pioneer of sustainable fashion within the royal family. True to form, the Princess Royal has once again demonstrated her commitment to recycling and re-wearing items from her extensive wardrobe, this time during her recent tour of Australia and Singapore.

On November 8, 2025, while in Sydney, Anne was spotted changing out of a navy blazer and into a beige jacket and skirt set that featured bright orange trim. This particular ensemble was first worn by the Princess at Trooping the Colour in 1987 – a remarkable 38 years ago. Anne has continued to pull this outfit from her closet over the years, wearing it to Royal Ascot in the summer of 2025 and even during a visit to South Africa in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.

Anne's penchant for sustainable fashion extends beyond this one iconic outfit. While in Singapore on November 12, 2025, she wore a vibrant orange blazer and blue skirt printed with an orange floral pattern – an outfit she had previously worn alongside her mother, Queen Elizabeth, at Royal Ascot in 2009.

The Princess Royal's dedication to recycling her wardrobe has earned her the title of the "original queen of the royal re-wear." As she told Vanity Fair in 2020, "I'm quite mean" when it comes to buying new clothes, preferring instead to support British manufacturers by having items made up from materials she already owns. Anne's timeless style and commitment to sustainability have cemented her status as a true fashion icon.