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Buckingham Palace Issues New Portrait to Mark Princess Anne’s 75th Birthday

The Royal Mint released a commemorative coin to honour her decades of public service

Overview

  • Photographed by John Swannell at Gatcombe Park, the official portrait shows Princess Anne in a royal blue dress with white collar, cuffs and button trim.
  • The Royal Mint unveiled its first UK coin celebrating Anne’s 75th birthday and her lifetime of charitable work.
  • Princess Anne chose to spend the day privately, reportedly sailing around the Western Isles of Scotland with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
  • Prince William and Catherine shared the new portrait on their social media channels with birthday tributes.
  • Her June charities forum at Buckingham Palace—hosting more than 200 delegates from over 100 organisations—served as her principal public celebration.