Duchess of Rothesay (as Camilla is known when in Scotland) was at Rosyth Dockyard this morning to officially name the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales which will begin service in 2019.
For this event, she repeated her cream straw hat with upswept brim, wide navy folded straw hatband and knotted silk side detail. We’ve talked in the past about the loss of feather trim that used to adorn this piece– a loss, perhaps, not felt as much thanks to the hat’s pairing today with a striking new navy lace trimmed coat. Nautical navy and white always makes for a classic look and the scale of this hat, even without the sweeping feathers, remains wonderful on Camilla.
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Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: Jul 1, 2016; Jun 18, 2016; May 11, 2016; Jun 2, 2015; May 22, 2013; Jul 11, 2009; May 8, 2009; Jun 8, 2007; Jul 14, 2006; Jul 20, 2005; and Jun 28, 2005
Previously Worn: Jul 1, 2016; Jun 18, 2016; May 11, 2016; Jun 2, 2015; May 22, 2013; Jul 11, 2009; May 8, 2009; Jun 8, 2007; Jul 14, 2006; Jul 20, 2005; and Jun 28, 2005
Any new thoughts about this hat?
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Not really about the hat, but I’ve been meaning to ask this — sorry for the lateness! (I was interrupted by a hurricane!) Are there any other countries where members of the Royal Family are known by different titles depending on where they are, or is this something unique to Britain? I’ve always assumed it has something to do with recognition of the countries of the former Empire/current Commonwealth, but am not really sure.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall looks wonderful. She looks professional and navy blue is always a good pick for a nautical occasion.
This is one of Camilla’s best hat looks in my opinion
If this is one of the best, what can the worst look like?
You’ve made your point, George. Agree to disagree and move on.
And that coat is a mess.
There have been many comments regarding the “clash” of white vs cream between the hat and the coat decoration, but in my opinion, we cannot make this judgement without having actually seen the outfit in person. I have now looked at this post, plus a number of other photos of the event from other sources, on a laptop and two different tablets, and the white/cream shades of both the hat and the coat decoration vary greatly from one to the other. Looking so different on different screens, in photos from different photographers, and in different lighting as the Duchess moved from one place to another, I think I have to reserve judgement on that issue!
Good point, and that may be true of the blues as well.
Not a very successful combination at all.
I think HRH looks fabulous! That’s extreme recycling of the hat but it works from far away and in pictures. I’m sure in real life, maybe not so great!
What a nice look. This all feels just right.
Lovely to see this terrific hat worn again, with or without its feathers.
However, i agree with the commenters who feel that this suit is not its best partner, style and colour-wise.
I like this hat and it looks well on Camilla, and she’s certainly had good use over the years. However, the hat looks creamy-beige and clashes with the white trim on the coat – the coat would have been far better with a creamy-beige trim than the stark white.
I really love the hat and the outfit! Its perfect for the occasion and everyone, Officers, ratings and Royals look very happy.
Yes, hat and coat do not correlate well…..individually, great, just not together.
agree, different kinds of blue
This is still one of my favorite hats for Camilla, and I’m glad to see a new outfit paired with it, but I will forever mourn the loss of the feathers!
The two feathers were wonderful, but the one feather just looked sad.
I’m with JamesB. A 12 year old hat is a fantastic example of recycling your wardrobe pieces but I think a new hat that matches her new lace-trimmed coat would have been very nice. The pure white of the lace in contrast with the navy coat just screams “I need a new hat to go with this outfit!”. After all, when one’s husband is a millionaire and future king….why not? I’m just sayin’…..
I agree that this is not the best hat to go with this beautiful new coat. It looks a bit cream colored next to the pure white lace trim on the coat and not well coordinated with it. I liked this hat best with the coat with white stripes on it. That looked like a match that was meant to be.
She looks lovely!
I love the hat and I love the coat, but not together. The hat is rather geometric and modern whilst the coat is softer and more feminine. I agree with JamesB that a different hat might have been a good idea. But The Duchess really does get lots of wear from many of her clothes and hats, and, just like her husband is a thrifty, yet elegant dresser.
Hmmmm… the contrast of styles is what I like about this. I think a frilly hat would be too much.
This is a great look on Camilla and I love the classic nautical look. The hat goes well with it and I think removing the feathers was a good call. I think with the trim on the coat the feathers might have looked a bit fussy.
Loved looking back at the past wearings, and the many different outfits she wore it with. It started out with 2 feathers, then got down to one, now none – I wonder if they just broke after a while.
Looks great together! Camilla may be my favorite hat wearer. I lover her large, beautiful hats!
Next to Margrethe (oh, and Anne of course…), Camilla is our thriftiest hat wearer. She clearly loves this hat, as do we. The coat is fab, but I can’t help thinking she could have splurged on a new titfer to go with it.