Princess Benedikte was in Essen, Germany, yesterday to attend the opening of the International Plant Fair (IPM) and to unveil a new variety of rose. For this event, she wore a new black felt hat with gently rounded crown and flat brim, simply trimmed with a black Petersham ribbon hatband.
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Thoughts about this new hat for Princess Benedikte?
Photos from Christian Mannsbart; Marc Vollmannshauser; Rainer Schimm, MESSE ESSEN
Royal Hats 
Simple and classically elegant. What more would one want?
This hat looks rather severe to me– perfect for a somber occasion. It’s not what I would have expected from this Princess at an event involving roses. I’ve come to associate Princess Benedicte with more colorful, artistic hats. But this hat is modern, I suppose- similar to the blue hat worn recently by Princess Charlene, appears to go very well with her outfit, and is suitable for winter. So overall a good choice.
Good point that you and a few others have raised. One of her more colourful pieces might have been better suited to this event.
Perfect hat and she looks like the perfect princess. It is always a pleasure to observe her perform her royal duties in a flawless manner.
A nice hat with a modern feel.
Now, having seen her in that fabulous purple hat with the leopard print band, I’d like to see this hat worn with a more interesting coat. A leopard print one would do just fine!
love it, would look great on me too !
She is a lady