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Princess Anne made an elegant appearance at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday ahead of the highly anticipated Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy.
The Princess Royal, 74, attended the sporting event in her capacity as patron of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Her visit centred around the contest for the Cuttitta Cup, which is awarded annually to the winner of the Six Nations clash between Italy and Scotland.
The royal dignitary took to the pitch to meet with competing players before the match got underway in a ceremony which concluded both countries' national anthems.
Princess Anne made an elegant appearance at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday ahead of the highly anticipated Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy
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The Princess Royal wrapped up warmly for the winter sporting occasion in a thick navy blue coat paired with a teal scarf.
Her practical ensemble was completed with wide-leg navy trousers and sensible black flat shoes, suitable for walking on the pitch.
The princess wore her hair in her characteristic elegant style as she prepared to greet the teams.
The royal patron of the Scottish Rugby Union wore a special silver brooch featuring engraving and four amethysts which she often wears to Scottish rugby matches.
The Princess Royal wrapped up warmly for the winter sporting occasion in a thick navy blue coat paired with a teal scarf
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Her appearance at Murrayfield came just weeks after she spoke about her hospital stay last year, when she revealed she remembered "nothing" about an accident that occurred on her Gatcombe estate.
Anne had suffered a concussion in June, resulting in a five-day emergency hospital stay, though she has since made a full recovery.
The Princess Royal revealed she still has no memory of a serious horse accident that left her hospitalised last June, stating that "every day is a bonus".
King Charles was left "deeply worried" after his sister's accident, according to claims, with Buckingham Palace previously indicating her injuries were consistent with being struck by a horse's hoof or head.
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Princess Kate, who has been the patron of England's Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League since February 2022, sent a personal message to the England rugby team on Saturday ahead of the nation's opening Six Nations clash against Ireland on Saturday.
Kate said: “Good luck to Steve, Maro and everyone involved with @englandrugby for your opening game of @sixnationsrugby against Ireland. C.”
While Prince William also showed his love for the Six Nations when the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union shared a strong message to Warren Gatland's side ahead of a major match with France on Friday night.
The Prince of Wales wrote: "Wishing @welshrugbyunion the very best of luck tonight against France, and throughout @sixnationsrugby! Amdani! W".
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