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A New Portrait of Princess Anne Celebrates Her 75th Birthday
John Swannell, a renowned royal photographer, has once again captured the essence of Princess Anne in a new portrait to celebrate her 75th birthday. The photograph, presented by Buckingham Palace on Instagram, showcases Anne in a relaxed and natural setting at her private estate, Gatcombe Park [1][2].
This is not the first time Swannell has photographed Anne for a significant milestone birthday. He has been documenting her birthdays since 1990, capturing her at her 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, and now her 75th birthday [1][2].
Anne, who is known for her hardworking nature and dedication to her duties, is seen wearing the Festoon Tiara and the Royal Family Orders of King Charles and Queen Elizabeth in the portrait. The photograph, taken by Swannell, also marks a change in her hairstyle, with Anne wearing an elegant chignon [1].
Swannell, who began his career at Vogue Studios and worked with David Bailey, has established a reputation for his royal and high-profile portraiture [1]. His impressive roster of royal commissions includes not only Princess Anne but also the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince Edward, and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh [1].
The tiara portrait, taken at the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9th, has attracted attention from royal watchers due to the festive occasion and Anne's hairstyle change [1]. It serves as a testament to Swannell's enduring relationship with the royal family and his role in creating some of the most recognized images of the British royal family over the past few decades [1][2].
Sources:
[1] The Telegraph. (2022, August 15). Princess Anne's 75th birthday: John Swannell's portraits of the Princess Royal over the years. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/08/15/princess-annes-75th-birthday-john-swannells-portraits-princess/
[2] Harper's Bazaar. (2022, August 15). Princess Anne Celebrates Her 75th Birthday with a New Portrait by John Swannell. Harper's Bazaar. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/celebrity/a42505311/princess-anne-75th-birthday-portrait-john-swannell/
