When you think of a royal fashion icon, Princess Anne does not immediately come to mind.She is the hard-working no-nonsense royal who quietly gets things done.The Princess Royal is visiting South Africa this week and conducted her first day of engagements on Tuesday,

Anne’s visit wrapped up on the final day of her two-day trip to South Africa, where she also toured the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. She also commemorated the sacrifices of black South Africans and other races who played a vital role as military labourers during the First World War.

The Princess Royal donned her favourite sunglasses for the start of a two-day trip to South Africa where she admitted to owning more ponies than she should.She walked down a line of riders sat on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers that accompany the children whenever they are in the saddle.