Monthly Archives: January 2021

This Week’s Extras

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Back on January 20, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia announced the engagement of her son, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia to Rebecca Virginia Bettarini. The couple’s official betrothal ceremony took place this week, the future bride in a deep claret beaded bandeau.
The Duchess of Cambridge shared an important message this morning in a cozy knit hat

 

Princess Charlene shared another photo of Princess Gabriella taken at the St. Devote celebration in that charming pink and white bucket hat.

The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Colourful felt scraps repurposed as trim on this black cloche by American milliner Jennifer Hoertz
Adore the unique shape on this ivory parasisal straw beret with rolled twists by Australian milliner Jill Humphries

How fun is this black steampunk bowler with goggles by British milliner Marie-anne Talbott
Pistachio green teardrop percher with straw lilies and peacock feathers by British milliner Kerry Kernan
Periwinkle felt fedora with pewter snakeskin leather hatband by French milliner Geneviève Parois
Ruby pink silk bandeau with statement silk flowers by British milliner Laura Cathcart
Beautiful texture on this bronze and blue woven straw casual brimmed hat  by Australian milliner Catherine Kelly
Navy felt trilby with patterned top stitching by Japanese brand Maxim
Simple but so, so pretty white feather headpiece by German milliner Antje Lücke
Pink button percher with teal pleated fan trim by British milliner Camilla Rose
Embroidered, pleated, plaid bucket hat by Spanish brand Diaz de Durana
Black lace covered bergere hat by British milliner Justine Bradley-Hill

Little Maria-Alexandra of Romania was baptized last weekend

Queen Rania shared these sweet snaps of the king and Prince Hashem who celebrate their birthdays today

Images from social media as indicated

Favourite New Royal Hat: November & December 2020

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In November and December, a number of new hats made their debut. We return to these  bumper, pillbox, beret, boater, saucer and brimmed designs now with the intent to select a final semifinalist for Favourite New Royal Hat of 2020.

Please click on each caption link to jump to original feature posts with additional views, information and discussion on each hat. Here are the new hats you most admired in November and December, shown in random order:

 

1.   2.
Princess Kiko’s pale chartreuse silk bumper hat worn November 8
Duchess of Cambridge’s black felt beret percher with multi bow by Philip Treacy worn Nov 8
3.   4.
Princess Hisako’s green silk hat with ombre leaves on the brim worn November 8
Princess Charlene’s black Dior stemmed beret with veil wrap worn November 19

5.   6.
Queen Margrethe’s aubergine and red boater hat by Mathilde Førster worn Nov 27
Queen Elizabeth’s black hat with stitched leaf trim worn for Remembrance Sunday on November 8

   7.  8.
Princess Hanako’s apple green silk saucer with ivory leaves and feathers worn November 8
The Countess of Wessex’s black felt pillbox with applique feather by Jane Taylor worn Nov 8

This poll will remain open until Monday, February 8 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!

Favourite Repeated Royal Hat: November & December 2020

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During November and December, a number of royal hats making repeat appearances caught our attention. We’re now taking a look back at these cloche, beret, bandeau, bumper and upswept designs to choose a favourite. The winner here will join others in a contest for favourite repeated royal hat of 2020.

Please click on each caption link to jump to original feature posts with additional views, information and discussion on each hat. Here are the hats you most admired in November and December, shown in the order they were worn:

1.    2.
Queen Elizabeth’s black cloche with diagonal crown wrap, bow and quills by Angela Kelly worn Nov 4, 2020
Duchess of Cornwall’s black beret with green feather by Philip Treacy worn November 5
3.    4.
Princess Kako’s red bandeau with silk floral trim worn November 8
Princess Akiko’s pale yellow bumper hat with crin wrap and flowers at the back worn Nov 8
5.    6.
Princess Nobuko’s periwinkle bandeau with side feather spray worn November 8
The Duchess of Cornwall’s black felt Philip Treacy percher with crin twist and silk rose worn Nov 8
7.   8.
The Countess of Wessex’s navy felt Jane Taylor pillbox with dotted veil worn November 11
The Duchess of Cornwall’s black felt hat with upswept brim by Philip Treacy worn Nov 11
9.   10.
Queen Máxima’s grey felt hat by Fabienne Delvigne with upswept brim worn Nov 25
Princess Beatrix’s forest green bumper hat by Suzanne Moulijn worn December 8
11.  12.
Queen Elizabeth’s red hat by Angela Kelly with teardrop crown and braided hatbands worn Dec 8
The Countess of Wessex’s maroon tall cloche with bow by Philip Treacy worn Dec 10
This poll will remain open until Monday, February 8  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!

Monaco Princess Dons Berets For Sainte Devote

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Princess Charlene of Monaco donned a pair of berets last night and today to celebrate Saint Devota, patron and protector of the Principality. For Tuesday night’s traditional bonfire, where a boat is offered to the patron saint, she topped a black and red woven tweed coat with a classic black beret.

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The simple hat is a great pairing for the patterned coat and for this informal evening event.

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Designer: Dior. Coat by Akris
Previously Worn: this hat is new

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella joined their parents for the outdoor event, the young prince dapper in a royal blue and black patterned knit hat and matching scarf. Princess Gabriella wore a bucket hat in the matching pink and ivory mini hound’s tooth check as her skirt and coat. How charming!

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Designer of Princess Gabriella’s hat: Baby Dior
Previously Worn: this hat is new

For today’s Sainte Devote Ceremony at the Monaco Cathedral, Princess Charlene topped an austere black ensemble with a bright cerise pink felt stemmed beret.

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The hat breathes some life support into this ensemble. I’m all for a hat being the star of the show (the colour is such fun!) but I’d love to see it paired with an outfit that doesn’t overwhelm its wearer.

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Designer: unconfirmed. Prada coat and dress
Previously Worn: this hat is new

Princess Charlene has been on roll of beret hats, these her third and fourth in the past three months. The classic French shape suits her streamlined aesthetic (and edgy new haircut!) well. What do you think of these berets for St. Devote?

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Reader Query

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Royal Hats Reader Evelyn submitted a request for millinery information with a most personal connection:

In the 1950’s my Aunt and my Mother worked in “The Hat Hospital” somewhere in Kensington, London. It was quite near the palace. They made and mended hats for members of the Royal Family. Does anyone remember it? There is no trace anywhere on the internet. Thank you.

Is anyone able to help with this?

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Queen Elizabeth in a rose-trimmed at the Festival of Britain, summer 1951

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