Of all the ways that Princess Anne might choose to describe herself, “style icon” is almost certainly not one of them. Yet as she turns 75 on Friday, there’s no denying that the King’s only sister has become an unconventional fashion pin-up in her later years.

Whether it’s her penchant for talking-point accessories, her sports-luxe aesthetic or her thoroughly modern approach to rewearing pieces that have been in her wardrobe for decades, she’s loved by Gen Z and her contemporaries alike for her no-nonsense approach to fashion. Here are 10 reasons why.

Breaking the royal fashion rules

There is endless unwritten (and, probably, written) fashion protocol for the Royal family to follow, especially the women. Anne has long thrown caution to the wind when it comes to toeing the line – but

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