Danish Queen and Princess Celebrate DEMA

Queen Margrethe and Princess Marie of Denmark marked the 75th anniversary of DEMA (Danish Emergency Management Agency) by attending a  reception at the agency’s headquarters in Birkeroe. While Marie was in uniform, Queen Margrethe wore the charcoal grey trilby (complete with koosh ball trim) she last wore for the opening of Parliament in 2008. It’s a good hat shape for her, don’t you think?

Photo from Leif Ernst  

Final Note About the Dutch Inauguration

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I thought we had wrapped up hat coverage of the Dutch Enthronement yesterday but then Princess Margarita (daughter of Princess Irene and first cousin to King Willem-Alexander) showed up for the black tie gala dinner last night in a headpiece! She must have been feeling particularly festive because she’s the only royal who did. Looking at the fascinator alone, I’m a fan. It’s feathery, light and substantial enough to be actually seen and in a lovely colour on Margarita. But when added to a bright pink sparkle dress, bright pink wrap and bright pink sparkle clutch?? It’s a bit much.

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