The $30 million hat trick

Princess Anne has once again shown her commitment to sustainability by re-wearing the same butter yellow hat for her son's wedding as she did for her daughter's christening 45 years ago.

The Princess Royal, 75, looked radiant in the tonal ensemble she stepped out in for Peter Phillips' marriage to Harriet Sperling on Saturday.

Princess Anne has many times circled back around to her favourite coats, dresses, hats and handbags over the years - earning her the nickname the Queen of Royal recycling.

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The Princess Royal first wore this turquoise dress during the 1978 state visit of President Khama of Botswana, in London,when she was 26.

She wore it most recently during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Dubai in March 2024.

Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall was a vision in blue as she beamed at the nuptials today.

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Princess Anne's son,48, and his NHS nurse bride, 45, who looked resplendent in a white Emilia Wickstead gown and the Pragnell family tiara, were the picture of wedded bliss outside All Saints Church.

The couple's guests included the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with their respective husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.

Broader context

Princess Anne's commitment to sustainability is a trend that has been gaining momentum in recent years, with many celebrities and public figures embracing eco-friendly fashion choices.

The Princess Royal's decision to re-wear her hat and other items is a testament to her dedication to reducing waste and promoting environmentally-friendly practices.

Open questions

One question that remains unanswered is how Princess Anne's commitment to sustainability will impact her future fashion choices.

Will she continue to re-wear her favourite items , or will she opt for new, eco-friendly pieces?

Another question is whether Princess Anne's son and daughter-in-law will follow in her footsteps and adopt sustainable fashion practices.

Editorial take

Headlines Orbit's take is that Princess Anne's commitment to sustainability is a refreshing change in the world of royal fashion.

Her dedication to reducing waste and promoting environmentally-friendly practices is a trend that we can all get behind.

We look forward to seeing how Princess Anne's commitment to sustainability will continue to evolve in the future.