Princess Alexandra and the Duke of Kent attended a Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of the late Sir Jocelyn Stevens at St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge yesterday (Sir Jocelyn Stevens, a magazine publisher and newspaper executive, passed away in October, 2014). For this memorial, Princess Alexandra wore a midnight blue felt hat with straight-sided, domed crown and slightly upturned brim. The hat was trimmed with a slim blue velvet bow tucked inside a pair of silk rings and a swath of navy net veil. I thought the colour was beautiful on Alexandra and while the shape of this hat is quite strong, she carries it very well.
At first glance, I thought this was a new hat as the shape seems quite current and this shade of navy blue dominated several hat collections this year. Imagine my surprise when I realized it dates back until at least 1997 (although the net veil appears to be a more recent addition). Very few royal hats stand the test of time as well as this one. I have long admired Princess Alexandra’s classic taste and this hat further proves the timelessness of her millinery style.
Designer: unknown
Previously worn: November 20, 1997
Photos from Getty as indicated. Click on each photo to link with the original source.
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This shape and color are beautiful on her. The trim looks quite dated, though.
Classic elegance again from Princess Alexandra. Such a pity, we don’t see much of this royal lady lately.
I agree with your comments Antonie Cloete says: February 7, 2015 at 1:05 am. I would also like too see more of her. However, Princess Alexandra is 78 years old, and has been quite ill and treated for polymyalgia rheumatica. Please see ths link.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351758/Concern-Queens-cousin-Princess-Alexandra-76-cancels-public-duties-ill-health.html
This sure is a royal hat that stood the test of time incredibly well! Princess Alexandra’s classic taste is displayed once again. The hat and everthing else she wore, is timelessly classy and oh so very royal!
Princess Alexandra of Kent is elegance personified. This is another splendid hat.
Lovely…so right.
Splendid!
Perfection.
Great hat especially for its age.
I love to see a good picture of this delightful Royal lady. She always looks effortlessly chic and elegant. She doesn’t follow or set trends, but she is always classic and timeless. I love that color and it looks great on her.
I love Princess Alexandra and her sartorial style. She always looks elegant and well put together. I love her overall look here, and the hat is stunning. The midnight blue color is perfect on her. have stood close to her when I was on holidays in England, and she still has beautiful glowing skin and she looks younger than her age.
Applause!
Such an elegant hat for such an elegant lady. She always looks immaculate.
exactly
My family and I agree with HatQueen and Glitter Girl. This Princess always looks so elegant and dignified.