Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 8:33am PDT, Aug 13, 2025 _ The royal family is marking Princess Anne's 75th birthday - which is on Friday, August 15 - a bit early this year. The family most likely decided to honor Anne early due to her big day also being on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which is when the Allied forces declared a victory over Japan and ultimately ended World War II. Keep reading for the details...