As you all continue chatting about royal hats in the news this week, here is a look back at Queen Sonja, Queen Sofia, the late Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte and Queen Beatrix celebrating Queen Margrethe’s 60th birthday back in 2000. It seems that chic grey hats never go out of style!
The Danish royal family is scheduled to make their annual appearance on the balcony of Christian IX’s Palace for Queen Margrethe’s birthday on Wednesday- keep watch for her to début a new hat!
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Unfortunately no hats for Margarethe’s birthday balcony appearance today. A little sad, but not surprised.
The best thing about hats is that they look elegant beautiful and also considered as a style statement. On the Other hand these beautiful hats protect us from harsh sun rays and rain drops.
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Very interesting video . . . I wish I lived closer to St. James’s Street! Maybe I’ll come to London in October, when my city’s professional football team will be playing there!
PS: Hat Queen, hurry home – we miss you!
Kate on the safari
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3537374/Pretty-pink-Duchess-Cambridge-changes-Topshop-dress-tassel-neck-tie-meet-Indian-villagers-spending-morning-safari.html
And beautiful dresses visiting Bhutan.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3540099/A-Royal-night-Kate-dazzles-colourful-Tory-Burch-dress-William-head-dinner-King-Queen-Bhutan.html
Kate has been so very thoughtful about her fashion again on this tour. I don’t always like what she wears but her choices this tour have been brilliant.
http://theroyalpost.com/2016/04/15/royal-style-analysis-a-red-gown-on-the-last-night-in-bhutan/
I definitely think Josephine-Charlotte (once again looking like Tilda Swinton) won this hat round. Unfortunately Beatrix has one too many layers on her hat. And I like Sonja’s hat, but the completely matching skirt suit was a little too much, even though it is a subtle color and pattern; would’ve been better if the pattern had been an accent on a black or grey suit.
Also, was glad to see this grey and blue outfit again on Máxima, especially since I find this particular coat so fascinating! My only complaint is her brooch on her dress is gold, while everything else is silver.
I believe that isn’t a brooch, but a medal of a German order. Here’s is a pic of Maxima’s brooch:
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I agree with what Jake says: April 14, 2016 at 8:25 pm.
Queen Maxima in Nuremberg, Germany on April 14:
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Barbara and Jumbo: I do like both of those hats on QE II. I see what you mean about a softer shape, Barbara. It is a little retro, but I wouldn’t mind her bringing that back.
As far as today’s post goes I give the late Grand Duchess the win! It is a classic shape and color. It is understated but elegant!
Hatqueen, enjoy your break , but I am really looking forward to your return! Thankfully, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’ s tour has helped tide me over this week till you are back to your daily posts.
I particularly like the Grand Duchess’ hat. Why is Queen Sofia NOT wearing a hat, I wonder? Trying to sort out relatives: Margrethe, Sofia, and Anne-Marie of Greece are sisters, aren’t they?
Correct myself: Queen Sofia is sister of King Constantine and therefore, s-i-l of Anne Marie!
vintage hats, some stand the test of time some don’t, still lovely to watch these ladies being ladies
On another topic, we were talking about the style of Queen Elizabeth ll hats – and I said I thought heer hats today were too harsh and square. Well here is the sort of hat that I wish she would wear… Embed from Getty Images
I found one to be added to the pale blue inventory!
This is a beauty!
I agree with what Jimbo says: April 14, 2016 at 12:26 pm. The Queen looks superb in this hat.
I agree with what Barbara says: April 14, 2016 at 12:57 am. The Queen looks very good in this hat.
I believe that is Queen Sonja not Silvia on the far right.
Sorry- I meant far left.
Yes it is Queen Sonja. Her hat is lovely on her, and I like the Grand Duchess’s hat but am not really taken with Queen Beatrix’s hat. I think the ones she wears nowadays suit her better.
On the far left, you are correct! That’s Sonja of Norway