Monthly Archives: March 2015

Birthday of Princess Eugenie

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Royal HatsPrincess Eugenie of York celebrated her 25th birthay on Monday. When thinking about the hat I would most like to see her repeat this year, I considered her bright pink Juliette Botterill pillbox and textured grey Sarah Cant saucer before settling on this emerald green embellished beret by Stephen Jones. It’s the colour that made my decision- a colour that looks absolutely beautiful on Eugenie. This is the hat I would like to see brought out again- which one of her hats would you like to see Princess Eugenie to repeat in the coming year?

Princess Eugenie, June 14, 2011 in Stephen Jones | Royal Hats   Princess Eugenie, June 14, 2011 in Stephen Jones | Royal Hats

Princess Eugenie at Ascot, June 14, 2011

Photos by Dan Kitwood and Chris Jackson via Getty

Swedish Visit to South Korea Day 2

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel arrived in South Korea yesterday and began their four day visit. Today, the royal couple laid a memorial wreath at the National Cemetery and met with President Park Geun-Hye. For these events, Crown Princess Victoria tucked her large fascinator of blush pink feathers and crystal beads behind her right ear, nestled into her chignon. As far as fascinators go, this one is fairly attractive with lovely movement and textural variation. I do not like, however, its inclusion with this outfit. While each piece of Princess Victoria’s ensemble is lovely (drop earrings, lace skirt, silk blouse, star necklace, white gloves, pleated coat), they do not relate to each other at all. The fascinator thus becomes, in this case, the crowning explanation point on an outfit that is all wrong.

Swedish Royal Christening

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On Saturday, members of the Swedish Royal Family gathered at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm for the christening of Désirée Magnuson, daughter of Gustav Magnuson and Vicky Andren Magnuson (and granddaughter of Princess Christina). For this special event, Princess Christina wore a black and white cocktail hat with a flat, disk base and mass of feathers on top. While I we don’t have a good view of it to know for certain, I don’t think this hat is attractive or flattering to its wearer, two things a royal hat really should be.

Princess Christina, March 21, 2015 | Royal Hats

Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine attended the christening with their families (Queen Silvia is recovering from a recent skiing injury to her shoulder and was unable to attend). Little Princess Estelle and Princess Leonore were adorable, as usual, in their grosgrain ribbon hairbows.

Swedish Royal Family, March 21, 2015 | Royal Hats

Princess Leonore, March 21, 2015 in Livly | Royal Hats

Princess Estelle, March 21, 2015 in Livly | Royal Hats Princess Estelle, March 21, 2015 in Livly | Royal Hats

Hairbow designer: Livly

Photos from Suvad Mrkonjic via Expressen

Birthday of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa

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Royal Hats Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg celebrated her 59th birthday yesterday. As we surround her in good wishes, let’s suggest a past has we would like to see her repeat in the coming year.

Looking back through the Grand Duchess’ millinery, there is such diversity- percher hats, picture hats with dramatic brims, cloches, pillboxes, and many bold statement pieces. While I adore Maria Teresa’s brave and plucky approach to hat wearing, I would love to see her repeat a classic picture hat with simple lines, similar to the black straw hat seen below. This ensemble – a simple but perfectly tailored dress and jacket topped with a large, classic hat – is my picture of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa at her very best. I’m curious of your picture for her- what hat would you like to see the Grand Duchess repeat in the coming year?

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa at the April 15, 2005 funeral of Prince Rainier of Monaco

Photo from Pool BENAINOUS/LEGRAND via Getty 

Crown Princess Attends Royal Swedish Academy

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Last Friday, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended the annual meeting of the The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities at at the House of Nobility in Stockholm. The Crown Princess, who is an honorary member of the academy and awarded a number of honours at this event, added her faux jewelled headpiece to her outfit. Such pieces are a marvellous way to add a little sparkle to a non-tiara formal events and I thought this small addition added a regal touch to her beautiful ensemble.

Crown Princess Victoria, March 20, 2015 in Jenny Packham | Royal Hats

Crown Princess Victoria, March 20, 2015 in Jenny Packham | Royal Hats   Crown Princess Victoria, March 20, 2015 in Jenny Packham | Royal Hats

Designer: Jenny Packham (dress designed by Pronovias)
Previously Worn: September 9, 2014

The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel began a visit to South Korea this morning- let’s hope she will wear a hat or two during this trip.

Photos from Pelle Nilsson T / Action Press and Pelle Nilsson T / Action Press via APA Picturedesk