Anna Wintour is rarely seen without her shades. But she broke with tradition when receiving the Order of the Companions of Honour from King Charles.

King Charles honored Anna Wintour for her contributions to fashion during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. And let’s be real—when you hear the name Anna Wintour, a few things immediately come to mind.

Anna Wintour was recently made a Companion of Honour by King Charles at Buckingham Palace in London. The 75-year-old was honoured for her service in the fashion industry. Having spent 37 years heading up American fashion and lifestyle publication Vogue, she's the magazine's longest-serving editor-in-chief.

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour was at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to receive her medal as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour from King Charles III

A meeting of monarchical and sartorial influence took place at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, February 4, that surprised and delighted both royal watchers and fashion enthusiasts alike. The occasion was an investiture ceremony where Dame Anna Wintour,

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of 'Vogue', was awarded the Order of the Companions of Honor at Buckingham Palace. At the ceremony, she wore an amethyst necklace that once belonged to Queen Mary.