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Monthly Archives: December 2017
This Week’s Extras
Hats for the British royal family at church at Sandringham this morning visible at this gallery and this article
Princess Sofia attended the annual gala at the Swedish Academy Wednesday evening in an intricately beaded headband from US label Jennifer Behr
Prince Albert certainly is a good sport. He and Princess Charlene took part in an annual distribution of Christmas gifts at the Royal Palace in Monaco on Wednesday
Millinery designs that popped out to me (some of which I’d love to find under my own tree tomorrow):
Chic and wearable purple winter fedora from California based Jill Courtemanche milliner
Navy felt button base percher with understated textural floral trim from Nerida Fraiman
Orange feather fascinator with vintage silk net veil from Canadian milliner David Dunkley
Statement red cocktail hat with flowers, veil and a laser cut base from New Zealand milliner Claire Hahn
Purple felt trilby with bespoke beaded hatband from Jess Collett
Adore the clean lines on these red wool caps from UK milliner Karen Henriksen
Simply elegant blue straw wide-brimmed hat with white underbrim from Sophie Beal Millinery
Wonderful navy bumper hat with lavish ostrich feather trim from UK based Mind Your Bonce Millinery
And this design from Philip Treacy’s Autumn/Winter 2018 collection with an upswept brim, silk flower and ribbon trim in the most sublimely beautiful shade of purple. Swoon.
Introduction of little Victoria, daughter born to Archduchess Gabriella of Austria and Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma on October 30. The young couple were recently engaged and a wedding is expected to occur after they complete their university studies (Luxarazzi)
‘Tis the season for more Royal Christmas cards with lovely new photos!
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After a 64 years, the Duke of Edinburgh was relieved of duties as Captain General to the Royal Marines, passing the job to Prince Harry. If you missed the three official engagement shots of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released this week, pop over here to see them.
Lovely snap shared by the King of Bhutan of himself, his father and his son at his country’s National Day Celebrations last Sunday.
And finally, a sweet video holiday greeting from Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
Photos from Michael Campanella & Michael Campanella via Getty
Top New Royal Hat: October & November 2017
As you continue to vote on your favourite repeated hat worn this fall, it’s time to look back at the most successful new designs we saw during the same period. Over the months of October and November, there were eight new royal hats and headpieces which, based on your comments, were introduced with great success. We’re now going to face off these eight designs to choose a favourite.
Please click on each hat to link back to its original feature post with additional views and information. Here are these eight hats and headpiece, shown in the order they were worn:
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2.Crown Princess Victoria’s emerald green silk floral headpiece worn at Uppsala Cathedral Oct 3
Queen Máxima’s raspberry felt garbo hat with pleated hatband by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 4
Queen Máxima’s raspberry felt garbo hat with pleated hatband by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 4
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4. Princess Hisako’s cream silk hat with charcoal bumper brim trimmed with feathers worn Oct 20
Queen Máxima’s magenta felt hat with upswept ‘slice’ brim by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 24
Queen Máxima’s magenta felt hat with upswept ‘slice’ brim by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 24
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6. Princess Marie’s peacock blue felt beret base cocktail hat with leaves worn Oct 31
Queen Elizabeth in a black felt squared cloche with bow trim by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Nov 12
Queen Elizabeth in a black felt squared cloche with bow trim by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Nov 12
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8.Queen Elizabeth’s blue felt hat with upswept brim and feather trim from Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Nov 16
Princess Charlene’s navy hat with cartwheel brim by Gallia e Peter worn for National Day on Nov 19
It’s now time to vote! 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 – do feel free to vote for more than one hat. Happy voting!
Photos from Stella Pictures; Patrick van Katwijk via Getty; News 24; Ole Jensen, Patrick van Katwijk, Max Mumby/Indigo, WPA Pool and SC Pool/Corbis via Getty
Top Repeated Royal Hat: October & November 2017
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.
Please click on each hat to link back to its original feature post with additional views and information. Here are these eleven millinery finalists, shown in the order they were worn:
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2.Crown Princess Mary’s purple felt Jane Taylor pillbox with side feather trim worn on Oct 3
Princess Benedikte’s red felt stacked beret by Susanne Juul worn to open parliament on Oct 3
Princess Benedikte’s red felt stacked beret by Susanne Juul worn to open parliament on Oct 3
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4. Countess of Wessex’s natural straw hat with lattice brim and coral feather by Jane Taylor worn in Brunei Oct 5
Queen Máxima’s gold straw upswept ‘slice’ picture hat by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 10 in Portugal
Queen Máxima’s gold straw upswept ‘slice’ picture hat by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 10 in Portugal
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6. Princess Beatrix in a large burgundy straw bumper hat October 12 in Amsterdam
Princess Astrid’s black felt hat with flat crown and cartwheel brim worn Oct 12
Princess Astrid’s black felt hat with flat crown and cartwheel brim worn Oct 12
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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!
Photos from Keld Navntoft/Scanpix; Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk; British Monarchy; Patrick van Katwijk via Getty; Belga; Chris Jackson and Patrick van Katwijk via Getty; Rachel Trevor Morgan; WPA Pool, Elisabetta Villa and Mark Cuthbert via Getty
Top Royal Hats July, August & September 2017
We have some poll results to catch up on before launching October polls tomorrow! In the races for top new and repeated royal hats worn in July, August and September this year, a pair of pale blue beauties came out victorious:
Princess Madeleine’s pale blue Philip Treacy vertical saucer with flowers worn July 14 for her sister’s 40th birthday
Countess of Wessex’s blue swirled straw percher with crin flowers by Jane Taylor worn Sep 29
Jump over to the original polls (repeated hats here, new designs here) for a closer look at the results or over here to see your growing lists of finalists for 2017. Stay tuned tomorrow for our next poll.
Photo from Michael Campanella and Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty
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