At a rainy Buckingham Palace gathering on May 19, 2026, Princess Anne stunned in an ensemble that many said was unmistakably reminiscent of her mother: pale blue coat, matching hat, white gloves and a pearl necklace as she welcomed guests to a veterans’ garden party. Read on to discover the full story!
Royal observers noticed the similarity to Queen Elizabeth’s later pastel tailoring — especially memories of Royal Ascot — as images of Anne, 75, under umbrellas circulated. The coordinated hat and pearls made the comparison nearly inevitable.