Princess Anne is the second child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and has lived a truly remarkable life in the public eye as one of Britain’s most beloved royals.
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Princess Anne turns 68 years old on Thursday, and to celebrate this talented royal we thought we’d round up her best moments in photos.
From her success as an accomplished equestrian to her signature sunnies, here is Princess Anne’s life in pictures:
1950
Queen Elizabeth before her coronation.
The then Princess Elizabeth holds a newborn Princess Anne while Prince Charles stands beside them.
1951
In this now iconic family shot, Princess Anne reaches out to her father.
The pair have always had a close bond.
1954
Prince Charles holds his little sister’s hand in Malta to greet their parents after their royal tour.
1969
Princess Anne all grown up!
The stunning royal is captured on the grounds of Sandringham, before the 1969 Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand.
1972
Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Edward and Prince Charles sit at Buckingham Palace.
1973
Princess Anne on her wedding day with her husband Mark Phillips, her younger brother Prince Edward, and cousin Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones.
1976
HRH Princess Anne, aboard here horse Goodwill during the Mixed Three-Day Event Team Cross-Country Olympic Summer Games in Canada.
1977
Princess Anne with Queen Elizabeth at her son, Peter Phillips christening.
1981
Princess Anne leaving the hospital with a newborn Zara Phillips in tow.
1986
Princess Diana talks to Princess Anne at the Derby.
2018
Princess Anne and Kate Middleton sharing a laugh at the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
2018
Princess Anne wearing her signature sunnies on the second day of the 160th Great Yorkshire Show.
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