The second fall-themed October poll brought forward many insightful comments about how placement and other accessories in a royal ensemble can make or break the overall effect of a beautiful hat. In the end, I think it wasn’t a hat that won this poll, but a jauntily placed angle and a well coordinated scarf:

Countess of Wessex celebrating New Year at Sandringham, January 1, 2006

Proof that a royal hat does not stand entirely alone! Stay tuned first thing tomorrow for the first November poll.

Photos from Anwar Hussein and Tim Graham via Getty