Princess Marilène of Orange-Nassau celebrates her 44th birthday today. When I think of hats for this tall, willowy princess, I think clean lines, modern shape and a large brim. Something like this hat of unknown design.
What kind of hat would you pick for Princess Marilène?
Photograph from Jean Larivière
Royal Hats 
Great choice, HatQueen! My preference for Marilene leans toward a 70s Halston vibe. I don’t know the designer of this hat but this would be stellar on her
http://whatchathinkaboutthat.tumblr.com/post/30319034602
Where can I buy this marvelous hat?
Source of this photo is completely unknown. Sorry.
Carolina Herrera Fall 2010 Collection
One word for Marilene- ARMANI.
Princess Marielene wears fascinators a lot and looks great. I love her in pink! This one is made by Sophie Shields Millinery
http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/172606560/clara-fascinator-in-hot-pink-with-two?ref=shop_home_active_1
I LOVE the hat you chose! My choice is a modern grey Stephen Jones fascinator
She looked so good in the pillbox for King William’s coronation. I love vintage hats and green would be gorgeous on Marilene.
Great hats suggested today especially the camel Rachel Black with pheasant feathers. But your suggestion, HatQueen, is amazing. So fabulous for princess Marilene.
A pillbox would be brilliant. Something modern and graphic.
I believe this hat was made by Greer McDonald. Lovely!
I like a lot of these hats Great job everyone! I just prefer a hat for Princess Marilene that is softer and more feminine. Forgive me for saying this but Princess Marilene has strong, angular features and I think a softer more traditional style hat in a soft color would do her well. This hat is Philip Treacy.
http://www.samuelshats.com/ecommerce/designer/philip-treacy-england/philip-treacy-s15.html
I agree that a softer pink hat would be pretty. This is one of my favorite hats from Hats in the Belfry
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/product/giovannio-amelia-97612.html
Rachel Black Victory V hat would be a nice colour for Princess Marilene and I think the feathers look attractive for her.
http://www.rachelblackmillinery.com/archive/
she needs a bright fun racing hat not so boring please people!
I love Princess Marilene’s style. She looks so good in large derby style hats. My pic is a turquoise derby hat (the third hat down in this link with the peach flower on the side). http://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/style/womens-attire
Sorry I forgot to say that the designer isn’t listed and I did a photo search but can’t find it.
It seems everyone is choosing blue for her so I’ll join in! A classic fedora by Tricia Roush would be modern and elegant
http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/112817208/wide-floppy-deville-fedora?ref=shop_home_active_23
This Jane Corbett would be pretty for her
how about something modern and vintage at the same time
http://www.etsy.com/listing/173046398/fedora-in-cobalt-blue-and-lace?ref=listing-shop-header-1
This blue fedora with lace crown was made by Zenithats. Please Rucie- identify the designer when you make a hat suggestion.
I agree on a simple hat with a large brim for Princess Marilene but I think a classic hat is better for her than a modern one. Something like Rachel Trevor Morgan R1189 would be really good on her. http://www.racheltrevormorgan.com/collections/spring-summer/
I’m sorry but the hat you chose HatQueen looks like a flying saucer. It is very ugly. The straw hat that Eliza chose here is very beautiful. I agree that it would look so good on Princess Marielene.