October and November saw a number of repeated royal hats which, based on readers’ comments, were met with particular approval and admiration. As we wind down this year of royal hats, we’re now going to choose a winner from these eleven special designs to put forward in our contest for favourite repeated royal hat of the year.
Princess Benedikte’s red felt stacked beret by Susanne Juul worn to open parliament on Oct 3
Queen Máxima’s gold straw upswept ‘slice’ picture hat by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 10 in Portugal
Princess Astrid’s black felt hat with flat crown and cartwheel brim worn Oct 12
Queen Máxima’s pink striped abacca headpiece with silk roses by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 12 in Portugal
Princess Alexandra in a blue tulle picture hat with blue & gold flowers by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Oct 17
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Queen Elizabeth’s pink hat with grey straw flowers by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Oct 19
Queen Margrethe’s purple pillbox with black feather and sequin trim worn Oct 27 & Oct 31
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Duchess of Cambridge’s black felt Philip Treacy picture hat with upswept brim and bow worn Nov 12
Now it’s time to cast your votes! The poll will remain open until next Saturday, December 30 at midnight GMT and each computer or mobile device can vote twice per day for as many hats as you wish (so don’t worry if you can’t choose a single favourite!) Happy voting!