Princess Anne makes first official appearance in Sydney at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park to mark Remembrance Day
Princess Anne has made her first official appearance in Sydney on the first day of her tour in Australia, visiting the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park to mark Remembrance Day.
The 75-year-old was greeted at the centre of the city by army personnel, as well as fans old and young.
The Princess Royal wore a black dress with a collar that popped over a white jacket, with a poppy and gold brooch pinned on her left side.
Princess Anne made her first official appearance on the first day of her Australian tour. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Her hair was in her signature bouffant, though it was slightly deflated for the occasion.
Her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, stood beside her throughout the entire event, wearing a navy suit decorated with his many medals and a red poppy.
Upon disembarking from her vehicle, the royal, who has come to Australia in her role as Colonel-in-Chief to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs), first greeted the Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and his wife Katy Stuart.
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Princess Anne is greeted at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park by the Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and his wife Katy Stuart. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Upon leaving the memorial, Princess Anne was flanked by young army cadets as she decended the stairs alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Her husband was by her side the entire time. Sitthixay Ditthavong
She was then escorted inside the memorial to attend the Remembrance Service and lay a wreath at the Sydney War Cemetery in her role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The King's younger sister was soon led out of the memorial by army personnel, with young cadets lining the steps as she descended.
She then seemed to greet the public who had been waiting for her appearance, including three-year-old Arabella Harris and her father Rhydian Harris.
Princess Anne greeted the crowd who had waited to see her. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Arabella Harris, 3, and her father Rhydian Harris wait for Princess Anne outside the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Princess Anne spoke with the public in Hyde Park. Sitthixay Ditthavong
Following Anne's appearance at Hyde Park, she made her way to Sydney's Victoria Barracks to attend a garden party and parade marking the Centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
The royal changed into military attire to inspect the troops making up the parade, even sharing a laugh with them as they all stood under the hot Aussie sun.
The Princess pinned her own medals onto her chest and strapped a sword to her side.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at the Centenary Parade at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. Getty
The Princess Royal inspects the Centenary Parade at Victoria Barracks. Getty
She has come to Australia in her role as Colonel-in-Chief to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Getty
Meanwhile, much of the rest of her family attended the Festival of Remembrance back home in the UK.
King Charles, Queen Camilla, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince George attended the service at the Royal Albert Hall in London, marking the first time the 12-year-old George had participated in the event.
His appearance has signalled his gradual easing into royal life as second-in-line to the throne, having made many public appearances this year.
Prince George made an appearance along with the rest of his family at the Festival of Remembrance. Getty
The 12-year-old previously attended the VE Day 80 military procession with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, and his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. He also met Second World War veterans at Buckingham Palace in May.
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