Princess Anne’s Subtle Tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Glamorous Sri Lanka Banquet

Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence, embarked on their first overseas royal journey of the year to the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka in South Asia.

During her visit, Princess Anne's choice of clothing caught the attention of royal analysts, as it appeared to be a subtle homage to her late mother, Queen Elizabeth.

President Ranulwikrimasinghe hosted a formal supper at his Colombo mansion to welcome Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Lawrence, who are on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka.

Royal editor of the Daily Mail, Rebecca English, took to Twitter to share her observation about Anne's attire.

She highlighted the fact that Princess Anne sported white gloves, reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth's style, while dining with the President of Sri Lanka.

English's tweet read, “It's nice to see the Princess Royal dining with the President of Sri Lanka while sporting white gloves, a la Queen Elizabeth.

A tender nod to her mom.”

The occasion marked the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, which was celebrated with a grand dinner.

The British High Commission in Sri Lanka shared photos from the event, showcasing the glamorous affair.

Despite being in her 70s, Princess Anne continues to receive praise for her unwavering dedication to her royal duties.

Known for her incredible work ethic, she completes hundreds of engagements every year.

King Charles himself has referred to her as invaluable, making her the first member of the royal family to embark on an overseas trip in 2024, according to a royal analyst interviewed by Express.co.uk.

Richard Fitzwilliams, another royal expert, believes that Princess Anne embodies the qualities that the public admires most in a working royal.

Her devotion, diligence, and preference for a low-profile approach without much fanfare make her an essential member of the royal family.

Fitzwilliams also pointed out that Princess Anne is especially important to King Charles, as there are only four active royals under the age of 70.

During her visit, Princess Anne visited a hospital in Colombo that provides support to young people from all over Sri Lanka, helping them express their emotions and develop resilience through play and games, despite facing life-threatening illnesses.

She also made a stop at the headquarters of the non-profit organization Save the Children.

Princess Anne has been supporting the organization since 2017 and previously served as its president from 1970 to 1973.

In a poignant moment reminiscent of her previous visit almost 30 years ago, she took part in the lighting of a ceremonial oil lamp, symbolizing optimism and prosperity.