Buckingham Palace Just Posted Childhood Photos of Princess Anne—and Look at Those Blonde Curls

Buckingham Palace always has a surprise up its sleeve.

The latest example? Posting a carousel of throwback photos that included childhood pictures of Princess Anne (and her blonde, bouncy curls). The post was captioned: “For almost two centuries, members of the royal family have spent their summers on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. The tradition began in 1852 when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert acquired Balmoral Castle. Since then, the castle and its grounds in the Scottish Highlands have provided the setting for many private and official family moments, and have cemented the family’s affection for Scotland and its people."

“Princess Anne is a born leader,” wrote one commenter. “It’s beautiful photos of beautiful memories,” added another. Buckingham Palace’s throwback post comes just a few days after Princess Anne celebrated her 75th birthday, which prompted well-wishes from many, including Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge posted a royal portrait of Princess Anne, one of two that were released by Buckingham Palace ahead of the milestone occasion, writing, "Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal a very Happy 75th Birthday," according to People.