Queen Margrethe of Denmark celebrates her 74th birthday today. As she is an accomplished painter and costume designer, it’s no surprise that Queen Margrethe wears more vibrant and creative hats than many other royals. I love her fearless style even though some of her fashion experiments are less than successful (remember this?). Danish milliner Susanne Juul is responsible for many of the beautiful hats worn by Princess Benedikte and Crown Princess Mary and I would love to see her clean, modern style and interesting shapes on Queen Margrethe. I think this modified fedora with a wrapped, textured crown in lilac straw would be striking on Queen Margrethe. As we celebrate her birthday today, what hat would you like to see this creative Queen wear?
Photos from Susanne Juul
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There are some great suggestions here. My pic is Rosie Olivia’s “Avalino” hat because it’s like a painting made of sequins. It’s a bit of a stretch (not good with glasses) but we’re dreaming here, aren’t we?
http://www.rosieoliviamillinery.com/Bespoke-Hats/Race-Hats/Designer-Hats/Wedding-Hats/collection/avalino
I really love the hat you picked for her!
That Susanne Juul is great. I was also thinking purple but Philip Treacy.
You guys are all awesome! What great hats! I just found this blog and I’m going to go back and read the suggestions you made for all the other Queens and princesses so far this year! When it comes to hats, you can never go wrong with Louise MacDonald.
http://www.millinery.com.au/fashion-hats-hugo-boss4.html
I always enjoy these birthday posts to see what everyone suggests! I agree that a small hat in a bright color is best for Queen Margrethe. When I think of her I think red. This pillbox hat is elegant but also creative and whimsical. That seems to be Queen Margrethe’s personality from what we can see. This hat was made by Carol Kennelly
http://carolkennellymillinery.com/Hats3/Pages/Red_Kelsey.html
Maybe a smaller hat? I love the round white hat with fur that Queen Margrethe wears sometimes. This style might be nice on her but maybe in a brighter color.
‘Rhopalocera’ from Alexandra Harper’s ‘Coleoptera’ Collection. It’s SO creative but also pretty and good for a Queen (and not just a catwalk)
http://www.alexandraharpermillinery.com/shop/rhopalocera-from-the-coleoptera-collection/
I love all the red hats but I got to thinking a black and white hat might be real cute with one of Queen Daisy’s red suits. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/13933080071650394/
I believe this hat was designed by Julie Anne Lucas Millinery
Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik travel often to his child home in Vietnam. A hat in Asian style to represent these travels?
http://www.emily-london.com/shop/viewitem.php?groupid=3&productid=49
This hat is by Emily London and it certainly is dramatic.
How about a creative type butterfly hat?
I believe this hat was designed by Julie Anne Lucas. Please credit the designer when you suggest at hat!
I think vintage hats on royals would be amazing. This one is by US designer Sally Victoria from 1944. It’s such a great shape for Queen Margrethe.
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/155803?rpp=20&pg=1&ft=sally+victor&who=Sally+Victor&pos=10
I agree that red is a great color for Queen M. One of these ones for my pix.
You say she’s creative so why not something truly creative? #14 in this photo spread by Kerrie Stanley. http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/lifestyle/fashion/fashions-on-the-field/hatstravagance-2011-20110929-1kz1l.html?selectedImage=0
Pinterest surfing introduced me to Marie Galvin hats which are very beautiful. I think a small pillbox style hat like this one would be very elegant and flattering for Queen Margarethe
Pinterest surfing is dangerous! That is such a beautiful hat. Wow!
Is it ever! I found a similar style hat for Queen Margrethe in black and white check. She wears a lot of checks and plaids and I like the shape of this hat for her. It’s from an Etsy shop called Frida Volor. I also love the purple hat that HatQueen suggested and I like the red ones too
nice hat. Silvia Fletcher would be chic (in a bright color)
http://www.lockhatters.co.uk/Cordial-details.aspx
I agree! The “Mohito” hat also by Lock and Co. would be great. Queen Margrethe looks so good in red.
nice seeing queens not be afraid of wearing bright colours like Queen Margret in a bigger style racing hat bright flowers
http://rachelwykesmilliner.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/yellow-hot-pink-navy-kentucky-2014.html
Such creative ideas! It’s nice to see some creativity with royal hats. I think Queen Margrethe could carry of this Tricia Roush designed hat very well. I love the shape and the color! The hat you suggested is also stunning.
http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165494770/glamorous-ilsa-ladies-vintage-inspired?ref=shop_home_active_18
Something really creative!
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/accessories-hats/30638092.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-30638092-_-Regular_18
Queen Margrethe looks fabulous in red, so I choose a orangey red straw hat made by Suzanne Couture Millinery in New York. http://suzannemillinery.com/#/gallery/2014-spring-summer/celestine/
I love the shape and color of this hat. Perfect for Queen Margrethe! I think she looks best in hats with brims.
The textured straw gives it a little sparkle. This is a fantastic hat but maybe for Mary?
Something French, yes? Laurence Bossion
Laurence Boisson is the perfect milliner for Queen Margrethe. As for her hair, why not embrace a full-on turban? So chic.
Love Daisy in a fedora
Lovely hat, great choice (although possibly a little danger of hat baldness if Margrethe wore it?).
I can actually see Queen Margarethe wearing this hat and looking very good in it! The shade of purple is just gorgeous.
This hat is FABULOUS. Love it. Would be STUNNING on Daisy.
What a gorgeous hat! I agree that Queen Margrethe would look stunning in this hat
This is a fabulous hat – and I love the colour! I think that it would really suit her! Great suggestion
Sophie- which one of your hats would you like to see on Queen Margrethe?!
This one I think. Sorry I am finding it hard to attach an actual image, so a link will have to do! (www.etsy.com/uk/listing/172606560). I think that the bright colour and whimsical nature of this one would suit her well. What do you think?
I think you hit the nail on the head- whimsy suits Queen Margrethe so well. A headpiece would also save her from the “hat baldness” problem we have often talked about and show that she indeed has hair! This pink would also look great on her. Good choice!
I love the pink butterfly cocktail hat!