to this day in 1970, 50 years ago today, and a young Princess Anne in a rounded crown with sharply upturned brim, worn to Sydney University while on a visit to Australia. The hat was repeated for Ascot that year and the bottom photo, in colour, shows it to be white with a grass green hatband that coordinates with Anne’s white, black and green vibrantly printed frock.
Photos from Getty as indicated
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I know I’m rather late to this, but I just discovered John Boyd’s website has a good photo featuring this hat, although you have to scroll halfway down the page to find it: https://www.johnboydhats.co.uk/press-2017/ (along with many other hats he did for Anne and Diana).
We can’t slight the Queen Mother, since she was with Anne at Royal Ascot in 1970 also. Now we know where Anne gets her “thrifty” ways, since her own mother hung onto this pastel beauty for 10 more years! (Getty says 1980, but even he isn’t perfect all the time!)
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/queen-elizabeth-the-queen-mother-wears-a-designer-hat-on-a-news-photo/613463950?adppopup=true
Oh my, that’s …. I’m struggling with what words to use. Someone pour me a gin & tonic cause that’s what I need if I look at that hat again!
Awwww, that hat is one of my all time faves on the QM.
The QM in her senior years had the unique knack of radiating queenly dignity while at the same time hatted like a fairy atop a Christmas tree. No-one since has come close. Unforgettable.
Really like the photo of Anne with the Queen Mum. Anne’s hat is sharp, classic and perfect for her. It must have gotten tossed because otherwise I would imagine she would be wearing it now!
Stay healthy and positive, fellow hat aficionados!
When I first think of hats this is what comes to mind–something with a raised crown and a brim. Not a percher or turban type hat. I like this hat and the way the turns up on the side and back. That adds some sass which fits Anne’s personality!
That’s a great style on Princess Anne. She wears similar ones today (minus the larger rounded crown) that look amazing on her.
There is an amusing story about today’s hat: apparently while in Sydney, Anne made a crude comment about the windy weather conditions, which offended a number of the Aussies present. Maybe this hat should have been included in the recent “foul weather” post.
Here, the ensemble reappears, this time in Turkey with her mum. Doesn’t HM look great!)
October 1, 1971: Turkey
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Sorry for double posting: here’s something from the previous year – could it possibly be the same hat, but re-decorated? Notice a couple of dents in it!
May 26, 1969: London
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Interesting— it is very similar!
Their hats are similar! I think both of them look fantastic!
As for the 1969 hat, the more I look at it to compare, I think they are different. The 1969 hat looks like a higher crown, and a bit more of a brim curl. But, it could all be photo angles too.
Great finds as always Jimbo!
I like to remember just how funky Anne was when she was young. But yes, the real story here is HM’s rigout – that is such a sassy look for her! I love it. So 70s.
Great find Jimbo!
I wonder what Anne said. She was reputed at the time to “swear like a sailor” in her equestrian circles, and apparently at least one paparazzo got the proof of that when she caught him trespassing in pursuit of a candid snap of her. Anne is definitely a one-off.
Mcncln, by today’s standards, I don’t think her comment was THAT horrific. All she said was:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3301393/Strewth-Princess-Anne-shocked-Australia-swearing-Royal-walkabout.html
Friday night, we are “attending” a Zoom cocktail party with some wonderful friends in Newcastle!
8pm for us would be noon or 1pm on Saturday for you, correct? You know the expression – “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!” Cheers, all.
Jimbo, that article was great! I agree, Anne’s comment was in fact fairly tame in the light of her being on record for using far stronger language.
It’s good to hear you are finding ways to socialise in our new world order!
Thank you for posting in these depressing times.
You’re most welcome. Anything any of us can do to put some cheer into the world these days is a worthwhile effort.
I like it!
Yes I love that period of her style. Her hats were so bold and confident! this hat (and outfit) is a great example.
The Queen Mother looks fabulous as always in the Ascot photo. She and Anne seem to be colour-coordinated, too!
Princess Anne had some great wide brimmed hats at that time.