Princess Anne captivated attendees with her elegant appearance during a banquet held at London’s Guildhall on December 7, 2023. The event marked the German State Visit, which included President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Budenbender.
Dressed in a stunning, full-length black gown adorned with intricate embellishments, the Princess Royal complemented her outfit with a black feathered coat. A striking jacket featuring a black and white woven design caught the eye, depicting two tulips entwined with one black diamond and one white diamond.
Social media quickly filled with admiration for the Princess’s fashion choices. One commenter expressed, “The Princess Royal looks amazing, is so dignified, and is such a hard worker.” Another user remarked, “This is the dress that looks awesome on her; wish she had worn it to the state banquet.” The enthusiasm for her appearance continued, with one admirer stating, “Her timeless grace leaves me endlessly in awe.”
Before the banquet commenced, guests gathered for photographs, capturing the memorable occasion. Princess Anne, seated beside President Steinmeier, chose the Festoon Tiara as her accessory for the evening. This marked her second tiara appearance of the week, following her display of the Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara at a state banquet at Windsor Castle just the day prior. The Festoon Tiara, a gift from the World Wide Shipping Group in 1973, holds a special place in Anne’s collection and is featured prominently in her 23rd birthday portraits.
In related news, actress Hannah Waddingham had to withdraw from her scheduled performance at the Princess of Wales’s Christmas Carol concert on the same evening. Waddingham was set to sing “In the Bleak Midwinter” but experienced vocal issues due to a demanding filming schedule. Despite her absence from the stage, she will still be present as part of the audience.
Taking her place, singer Zak Abel will perform “Silent Night,” although the last-minute change will not be reflected in the concert program. Other performers for the event include Griff, Katie Melua, and the Cornish folk band, Fisherman’s Friends. Young talents from Platinum Performing Arts are also set to perform during the concert.
This unexpected news comes shortly after the Princess shared a heartfelt note with guests attending her concert, adding a personal touch to the evening’s festivities.
