Long before Diana of Wales turned Buckingham Palace style protocol—and others—upside down, Princess Anne of England, The second daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, she has broken the scheme with her looks. In the 1970s she wore skirts above the knee when it was still a scandal for women of her position, she was never afraid of color and never hesitated to wear hats that might look “too much”. But Her biggest lesson in style today came at the age of 72.

Meanwhile more and more celebrity They are proud to redo their clothes as a sign of respect for the environment –and the rest of humanity–, Princess Ana has just broken a record in terms of recycling. “Buy less and make it last” seems to be his motto after being spotted at the Ascot racetrack, one of the UK’s most important social events, wearing a dress she already wore in the seventies.

Instagram account @royalfashionpolice, who specialize in documenting the finest the royals dress in, it is this attention to detail that makes Ana a true eco-fashion ambassador. It is also proof that the princess it retains the same size 50 years later.

Clothing in question is a sky blue design Features a plaid print on the top, a rectangular belt buckle and a pleated skirt. On both occasions Princess Anne wore it with a hidden brooch on the left side and her hair pulled back into a ribbon, although on this last occasion the princess had added a blue cap and a white jacket.

Social networks do not hesitate to praise etimeless style that proclaimed her the “queen of sustainability”, a title that is debatable with his brother, Carlos III, whose activism against climate change and support for sustainable fashion is well known. There’s also been no shortage of comments noting his ability to stay in good shape five decades later. “Socks weren’t even decent for me in the 70s. Im impressed,” read one hilarious comment.

Although common to see nobleman like Kate Middleton redoing outfits and Queen Letizia even trading them with her daughters, wearing the same gown fifty years later is a feat only Princess Anne, possibly Windsor’s most obscure, but one of her most charming figures, can achieve. “I’m not the fairytale princess idea that’s in people’s heads,” he once said on television. This dress is just one more piece of evidence confirming her claim.