The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service of thanksgiving for the life and work of former foreign secretary Lord Carrington this morning at Westminster Abbey. For this memorial, she repeated her large black black felt hat with flyaway raised brim edged in a wide band of bias-woven ribbon.
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We saw this hat not so long ago- there’s not much to add except that the lines are still beautiful and sleek lack of trim gives such sophistication to the design. It’s all kinds of good.
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Previously Worn: Nov 11, 2018; Dec 25, 2016; Nov 13, 2016; Dec 25, 2015
Previously Worn: Nov 11, 2018; Dec 25, 2016; Nov 13, 2016; Dec 25, 2015
Thoughts on seeing this hat out again?
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Love this hat especially when the lighting allows for the contrast in the materials to be seen more. Great ensemble.
It’s interesting to note that the other four appearances of this hat were: twice for Christmas(!) and twice for Remembrance Day. Also present yesterday for the Thanksgiving Service was Princess Alexandra, wearing a beautiful navy hat, at least 21 years old. It is at RexFeatures, but not Getty.
November 20, 1997
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Very elegant.
Here’s a photo of Princess Alexandra yesterday- the combination of velvet jacket with fur felt hat in this beautiful colour, with that hint of sheen on the silk twists, is wonderful.
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the Duchess is always so well turned out. However, I wonder why she always wears hats of a similar size and fashion? They are always complimentary to her style but all alike. I wish she would branch out a little
This hat is shown to best advantage in the lighting of the earlier posts – the different materials provide excellent contrast as the light hits them. In my opinion, one of the best “serious occasion” hats currently being worn by Camilla and indeed all of the British royals.
IMO this is one of the best black hats in the current rotation of our regular royals. I’m always happy (aesthetically) to see it, even though it’s usually at somber occasions.
Simple and elegant look from Camilla.
Princess Alexandra was also in attendance in what looks like a navy blue and black hat with a navy velvet outfit:
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I quite like the contrast in the hat material and ribbon. Very striking. I think her entire ensemble is very nice.
looks like the wind swept the rim of the hat up, the balance is a bit missing. not my favorite
I agree with you. I do love the combination of the two materials. But overall I find it just a little bit too big, too high and too much swepped to one side.
The Duchess looks very smart and modern in this ensemble. Beautiful!