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.

Princess Anne stepped out in South Africa on her own as her husband was forced to pull out of the international trip after suffering an injury to his hand. Anne arrived in Cape Town for a two-day visit on Tuesday,

The former naval officer’s injury comes seven months after the Princess Royal was also injured at their home, Gatcombe Park, last summer

Princess Anne's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, will not be joining her today in South Africa due to an injury.

Princess Anne has once again donned her favourite Adidas Team GB sunglasses whilst battling the sweltering 33C heat during her two-day visit to South Africa. The Princess Royal was spotted wearing the iconic white-framed shades during a tour of the South African Riding for the Disabled Association in Cape Town.

The Princess Royal walked down a line of riders sat on their ponies handing out awards and chatting to the volunteers.

While wraparound sunglasses are not very mainstream, fans of the look can buy similar sunglasses to Anne at Marks and Spencer for just £20. As well as her Adidas pair, the princess has been spotted wearing numerous glasses of the same style over the years.

Princess Anne has embarked upon a royal trip to South Africa solo after her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, suffered an unexpected injury. The couple had been planning to travel to Cape Town together on a two-day trip,

The Princess Royal has donned her favourite sunglasses for the start of a two-day trip to South Africa. While most people lose their shades after a couple of holidays, Anne has been wearing the Adidas Team GB accessories since the London 2012 Olympics and needed them in the sweltering Cape Town heat.