The Princess Royal celebrates her 75th Birthday today! The only daughter of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne has amassed a magnificent collection of heirloom jewels and modern acquisitions over the past six decades as one of the most hardworking members of the Royal Family!
Diamond Festoon Tiara
Origin: A Gift from the World Wide Shipping Group in 1973
Notable Appearances: Wedding Ball in 1973, Swedish State Visit to Britain in 1975, Silver Jubilee Gala, Spanish State Visit to Britain in 1986, King Harald and Queen Sonja’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, South Korean State Visit to Britain in 2023, French State Banquet in 2025.
Princess Andrew’s Meander Tiara
Origin: Given by Princess Andrew of Greece to the Queen in 1947, and passed to Princess Anne by 1968
Notable Appearances: 1971 Persepolis Celebrations, State Visit to Thailand in 1972, King Harald’s 70th Birthday Banquet in 2007 and the Dutch State Banquet in 2018
Cartier Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara
Origin: Acquired by King George VI for Queen Elizabeth in 1938, given as a Wedding Gift to Princess Anne in 1973
Notable Appearances: The Farewell Banquet following the Commonwealth Games in 1974, Jordanian State Banquet at Windsor Castle in 2001, Spanish State Banquet in 2017, American State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019, the Qatari State Banquet in 2024, and the Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
Cartier Halo Tiara
Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara
Origin: Created for Queen Mary by E. Wolff and Co. for Garrard in 1919
Notable Appearances: Wedding to Captain Mark Phillips in 1973
Queen Mother’s Double Meander Tiara
Origin: Unknown, but possibly originates from the Greville Bequest
Notable Appearances: The Chinese State Banquet in 2005
Festoon Necklace
Origin: A 18th Birthday Gift from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
Notable Appearances: Wedding Ball in 1973, Swedish State Visit to Britain in 1975, Silver Jubilee Gala, Spanish State Visit to Britain in 1986, King Harald and Queen Sonja’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, South Korean State Visit to Britain in 2023, French State Banquet in 2025.
Modern Diamond Necklace
Origin: A 21st Birthday Gift from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
Notable Appearances: 1971 Persepolis Celebrations, State Visit to Thailand in 1972, King Harald’s 70th Birthday Banquet in 2007
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Choker
Origin: Created from the Cartier Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara
Notable Appearances: The Jordanian State Banquet at Windsor Castle in 2001, Spanish State Banquet in 2017, American State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019, Royal Ascot in 2023, Qatari State Banquet in 2024, and Royal Ascot in 2025
Queen Mary’s City of London Choker
Pakistani Turquoise Necklace
Queen Alexandra’s Edwardian Choker
Princess Anne’s Sapphire Brooch
Princess Anne’s Grima Pearl Earrings
Princess Anne’s Diamond Cluster Earrings
Princess Anne’s Ruby Suite
Diamond Bow Brooch
Gold Stalactite Brooch
Diamond Star Brooch
Princess Anne’s De Beers Diamond Brooch
The Royal Family shared a new Official Portrait of the Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Laurence ahead of her 75th Birthday next week, which was taken by Getty Images Photographer Chris Jackson ahead of the State Banquet held by the British Royal Family for French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at Windsor Castle last month.
The Princess Royal wore her Diamond Festoon Tiara, with her Diamond Festoon Necklace, and Diamond Bow Brooch along with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
