Princess Anne was recently spotted in her favourite pair of Adidas sunglasses whilst in South Africa, with the Royal wearing the exact same sporty pair for almost 20 years
During a recent visit to South Africa, Princess Anne was spotted wearing one accessory that’s become a staple in her wardrobe – her Adidas sunglasses. The Royal has been spotted wearing her favourite pair of Adidas shades on countless occasions, with the sporty sunnies being her go-to accessory for t he last 17 years.
Whether attending a day at the races, watching an Olympic equestrian event or simply out on a public engagement, Princess Anne has been wearing the Adidas sunglasses since at least 2008. Although she’s never confirmed the exact model, they look to be a special Team GB version of the Adidas Women’s Sp0016 Sunglasses, which are currently available on Amazon for £85.
With their white frames and amber-tinted lenses, the sunglasses manage to be both retro and futuristic, which makes them the epitome of timeless. You can also pick up a similar style with the Oakley Flak XXS, which are currently on sale down from £85 to £68.
Here’s some of our favourite times Princess Anne has completed her look with the stylish – and Gen Z-approved – Adidas Sunglasses.
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At the 2008 Beijing Olympics
One of the very first times Princess Anne was spotted in the shades was during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. She was tucked away in the stands watching daughter Zara Tindall compete in the dressage event, wearing the white and amber Adidas Sunglasses.
At the 2021 London Olympics
During the 2021 Olympic Games in London, Anne was spotted in the Adidas glasses on multiple occasions, firmly cementing them as her go-to sunglasses of choice.
At the 2013 Cheltenham Festival
Proving her shades weren’t just suitable for sporting events, Princess Anne donned the Adidas Sunglasses during day two of the Cheltenham Festival in 2013. She teamed the glasses with a faux fur hat, silk scarf and multiple decorative brooches.
At the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show
Another non-sporty outing for her sunglasses, Princess Anne wore them to attend the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in 208, pairing the Adidas Sunglasses with a sleek cream coat and simple gold and pearl jewellery that complimented the white and amber tones of the glasses.
At Royal Ascot in 2021
Now firmly one of her style staples, Princess Anne wore the Adidas Sunglasses during both day one and day two of Royal Ascot in 2021, pairing them with a range of statement hats and fascinators, as well as some colourful skirt suits and dresses for the occasion.
In South Africa in 2025
The most recent time Princess Anne was spotted in her beloved Adidas Sunglasses was during her trip to South Africa on January 21 2025, nearly 17 years after first being spotted wearing them.
