Princess Anne looks regal in emerald green coat and hat at dawn Anzac Day service

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rincess Anne made a powerful appearance in the early hours of the morning as she attended a dawn service to mark Anzac Day, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand troops.

Arriving shortly before 5am at Wellington Arch in Hyde Park Corner, the Princess Royal cut an elegant figure in an emerald green tailored coat, paired with a structured hat and black gloves. A red poppy pinned to her lapel served as a poignant tribute, while the soft morning light added to the solemn atmosphere of the occasion.

The service, organised by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions, brought together members of the public, military personnel and dignitaries in a moment of reflection. Anne was seen laying a wreath of vibrant red poppies, bowing her head in quiet remembrance as those gathered looked on.

The Princess Royal attends a Dawn Service commemorating Anzac Day at the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner© PA Images via Getty Images
The Princess Royal attends a Dawn Service commemorating Anzac Day at the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner

Anzac Day commemorates the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops during the First World War, a campaign that has come to symbolise courage, endurance and mateship. Services were held across Australia, New Zealand and Gallipoli on Saturday morning, alongside ceremonies in the UK and beyond.

The significance of the day was also marked in Villers-Bretonneux in northern France, where Australian forces played a crucial role in defending the village during the First World War.

The Princess Royal looked stunning in an Emerald coat and hat© PA Images via Getty Images
The Princess Royal looked stunning in an Emerald coat and hat

In a message shared on social media, the Royal Family paid tribute to those who served, writing: “Today is #ANZACDay – which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.”

Anne’s appearance was in keeping with her long-standing commitment to military and commemorative events, carrying out her role with the understated dignity for which she is widely admired.

Her appearance comes after Princess Anne was pictured across the city at London’s Regent’s Park.

Princess Anne was up at dawn to commemorate Anzac Day© PA Images via Getty Images
Princess Anne was up at dawn to commemorate Anzac Day

Soaking up the sunshine, the Princess Royal sported a smile as she spoke with gardeners at the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden.

Dressed in a tailored burnt-orange coat, Anne turned heads in her bright ensemble, completing her look with a patterned red scarf, black leather gloves and matching boots.

Anne has her sister's elegant style© PA Images via Getty Images
Anne has her sister’s elegant style

As for her accessories, the 75-year-old wore pearl drop earrings and a floral spray brooch to break up her rust-hued coat. Decorated with emeralds, sapphires and rubies, the delicate gold flower appears to have been part of the royal’s jewellery collection for six decades.

Anne’s no-nonsense approach to fashion has been applauded by fans, with many noting she is an unintentional style icon, as well as one of the hardest-working royals.