to 1963 and Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother, inspecting hats at the Christy’s London factory in Stockport. Christy’s has been making hats since 1773 and we still see them on royal heads today.
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Delightful to see her in her prime. She was an amazing lady, and a very fine queen.
That’s a perfect post for hats from the past. The Queen Mum always had a smile.