Princess Anne isn't dubbed the 'hardest working royal' for nothing, and she was out again this week supporting one of her many patronages. The Princess Royal travelled to Gloucestershire to attend the International Sheep Dog trials and met some of the winning pooches - wearing the current 'heritage check' trend while she did it.
The Princess Royal was in Daylesford for the trials which were hosted by her patronage, the International Sheep Dog Society. Princess Anne was there to witness the qualifying events and present awards on the day, and was photographed introducing herself to some of the adorable four-legged competitors.
For the countryside occasion, Princess Anne relied on classic pieces, with a crisp white shirt, gold-buttoned blazer and paisley scarf plus a pair of enviable trousers. Princess Anne's trousers fit the current 'heritage check' trend but with a more minimalist twist, printed with narrow lines rather than a busy tartan. While the look might be currently 'en vogue', Princess Anne isn't one to follow trends deliberately, but relies on steady staples and classics which never go out of style.
If you want to channel the look, the good news is that there are lots of heritage check trouser options available on the high street - including this pair from Next which are currently on sale for just £9:
The trousers are the 'Brown Check Ponte Flared Trousers' and are an absolute steal, which does mean that some sizes are beginning to sell out - so you'll need to be quick! For a more relaxed look, Sisley do a tartan jogger which is also on sale, reduced from £109 to £76 at John Lewis:
Sisley Relaxed Fit Tartan Joggers, Beige
Or, look to Joules for a classic tweed look you can match with coordinating tailoring pieces, now £83 instead of £139 at Next:
Joules Foxley Brown Check Wool Rich Wide Leg Tweed Trousers
The Royal Family shared photographs of Princess Anne's time at the sheepdog trials to the official instagram account, and explained that the International Sheep Dog Society 'works to support the training and welfare of sheep dogs.' It added that she 'met team members from across the United Kingdom, 'watched qualifying runs and presented awards for the contribution to sheepdog trialling.'
