We’re still behind on 2019 polls so before the clock strikes midnight and we usher in 2020, I’m going to get this one out!
September and October were busier months of royal hats thanks for a number of state visits and the Imperial enthronement. Based on your comments, twelve repeated hats stood were received with particular admiration; we’re going to look back at these beauties and choose one to be put forward in our countdown to your Favourite Repeated Royal Hat of 2019.
Please click on each caption link to jump to original feature posts with additional views, information and discussion on each hat. Here are the twelve hats you most admired in September and October, shown in the order they were worn:
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Queen Máxima’s natural straw picture hat with high upsweeping ‘slice’ brim by Fabienne Delvigne worn Sep 4
Crown Princess Mary’s black straw picture hat with fluted brim and leaf trim by Susanne Juul worn Sep 5
Crown Princess Mary’s black straw picture hat with fluted brim and leaf trim by Susanne Juul worn Sep 5
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4. Queen Elizabeth’s purple felt flat crowned hat with upturned kettle brim and silk flowers by Angela Kelly worn Sep 9
Duchess of Cornwall’s red felt formed beret with pheasant feathers by Philip Treacy worn Sep 9
Duchess of Cornwall’s red felt formed beret with pheasant feathers by Philip Treacy worn Sep 9
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6.Princess Hisako’s cream straw hat with black brim stripe and monochrome flowers worn Sep 24
Queen Margrethe’s charcoal felt trilby with pompom and feather trim worn Sep 29
Queen Margrethe’s charcoal felt trilby with pompom and feather trim worn Sep 29
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8.Queen Máxima’s coral straw saucer with tan binding and multicoloured feathers worn Oct 15
Duchess of Cornwall’s pale blue felt beret percher with oak leaf trim by Philip Treacy worn Oct 15
Duchess of Cornwall’s pale blue felt beret percher with oak leaf trim by Philip Treacy worn Oct 15
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10.Queen Máxima’s sienna orange straw picture hat with sidesweeping brim by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 16
Queen Elizabeth’s lilac-grey straw hat with roses and looped bow by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Oct 19
Queen Elizabeth’s lilac-grey straw hat with roses and looped bow by Rachel Trevor Morgan worn Oct 19
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12. Queen Máxima’s grey silk flower headpiece with dotted tulle by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 22
Queen Máxima’s burgundy velvet ruched calot with black veil overlay by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 29
Queen Máxima’s burgundy velvet ruched calot with black veil overlay by Fabienne Delvigne worn Oct 29
This poll will remain open until next Tuesday, January 7 at midnight GMT. As usual for these polls, each computer or mobile device can vote twice per day for as many hats as you wish. Happy voting!
Photos from Patrick van Katwijk via Getty; Chris Christopherson; Chris Jackson, Samir Hussein via Getty; Gifu; Ditte Valente via Kongehuset; Patrick van Katwijk, Mark Cuthbert/UK Press, Patrick van Katwijk, Charlie Crowhurst via Getty; Shutterstock; Patrick van Katwijk via Getty
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