When it comes to elegant and confident royal dressing, Princess Anne has long been in a league of her own. During her two-day visit to Singapore, the Princess Royal, 75, stepped out at the National Orchid Garden for the naming ceremony of the Dendrobium Anne orchid, wearing a sleek string of pearls.
Her appearance abroad also explained her absence from this year’s Remembrance Sunday service, where she is usually one of the central figures at the Cenotaph. True to form, the royal favoured bold, elegant tailoring. But it was her jewellery, a distinctive two-strand pearl necklace, that truly anchored the look.
The piece carries remarkable royal history: once owned by Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia, it entered the British royal collection when Queen Mary acquired it at auction, before eventually being inherited by Queen Elizabeth II, who later gifted it to Princess Anne.
For those inspired by Anne’s timeless style, we’ve found a surprisingly affordable alternative on the high street. Hobbs offers a similar layered pearl design for just £45, featuring lustrous faux glass pearls in a multi-strand arrangement, cfinished with gold-tone hardware.
The design has garnered rave reviews from customers, one shared “This necklace is so attractive, classical pearls are always in fashion and these are particularly stylish. Love them.”
A second added: “It sits perfectly.” A third mentioned: “Looks pretty and suits many outfits.” For anyone who wants to double up on pearls, there is also a matching bracelet available.
‘ The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties ’
‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.express.co.uk ’
