On Friday, Princess Kako wore a black silk covered bowler hat to mark the anniversary of Emperor Showa’s death while Princess Hisako and Princess Yoko were spotted arriving at the Palace Sanctuaries in streamlined cream hats.
Numerous new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Mustard felt trilby with triple hatband and twist by Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Slate blue silk covered pillbox with ivory feathers and embroidered crown by Greek milliner Stavroula Spyrou
Black bandeau with charmingly whimsical fuchsia wire flowers by Australian brand Sassy Millinery
Gold silk kokoshnik headpieces with beaded lace applique by Russian brand Russkaya Korona
Pale turquoise straw fedora with cream extended brim and trim by Australian milliner Trudie Payne
Adore the pink and apricot feather tulips on this design by Australian milliner Jo Honan
Slate blue silk covered pillbox with ivory feathers and embroidered crown by Greek milliner Stavroula Spyrou
Black bandeau with charmingly whimsical fuchsia wire flowers by Australian brand Sassy Millinery
Gold silk kokoshnik headpieces with beaded lace applique by Russian brand Russkaya Korona
Pale turquoise straw fedora with cream extended brim and trim by Australian milliner Trudie Payne
Adore the pink and apricot feather tulips on this design by Australian milliner Jo Honan
Lovely cuffed brim red parasisal trilby with veil and feathers by Australian milliner Jill Humphries
Halo bandeau covered in a monochrome vine of silk flowers and leaves by Rachel Trevor Morgan
Fun feather brim on this peacock blue vintage design by British milliner Carole Curtis
Elegantly refined forest green felt fedora with beige trim by Danish brand Hornskov Hats
Striking spiky pink feather trim on this black felt pillbox by Spanish milliner Felix de Martin
Bandeau headpiece in woven tutti fruitti striped ribbon by Australian milliner Lisette Margini
Asymmetrical wide-brimmed fedora covered in pheasant feathers by British milliner Lisa Von Hallwyl
Halo bandeau covered in a monochrome vine of silk flowers and leaves by Rachel Trevor Morgan
Fun feather brim on this peacock blue vintage design by British milliner Carole Curtis
Elegantly refined forest green felt fedora with beige trim by Danish brand Hornskov Hats
Striking spiky pink feather trim on this black felt pillbox by Spanish milliner Felix de Martin
Bandeau headpiece in woven tutti fruitti striped ribbon by Australian milliner Lisette Margini
Asymmetrical wide-brimmed fedora covered in pheasant feathers by British milliner Lisa Von Hallwyl
Pink vintage cellophane straw bumper with feathers by New Zealand milliner Monika Neuhauser
Navy felt teardrop percher with vintage butterfly trim by British milliner Camilla Robertson
Loden green felt hat with split crown, relaxed brim and a bit of sparkle by American milliner Laura Del Villaggio
Bandeau headpiece in woven tutti fruitti striped ribbon by Australian milliner Lisette Margini
Charcoal felt rolled brim design with striking pink and magenta ribbon trim by American milliner Leah Zani
And also from Australian milliner Jill Humphries, this wonderfully whimsical veiled pyramid of pink feathers
The Swedish royal court released lovely new portraits of Crown Princess Victoria
Sweet snaps of Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, taken by their mother, released for their 11th birthday.
A trio of stunning portraits were released today in honor of the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday tomorrow.
Images from social media as indicated
Royal Hats 
I was walking in the downtown core in Northern Canada today and a gentleman was wearing a Trilby. If I wasn’t masked up I wanted to yell at him how dapper he looked. You rarely see a Trilby worn in my neck of the woods, so I was pleased someone did and pleased I knew it was a Trilby 😊
Princess Akiko at the 58th All Japan University Rugby Football Championship Final on January 9.
I always like Jolana Kotabova‘s work, and this week’s is no exception. The Jill Humphries pink feathered design would be so fun for the fairies in Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The classic portrait look of the third Kate photograph is my favorite. Victoria looks fabulous in her very different photos.
The photos of the Duchess of Cambridge are stunning. The ones in the white dress remind of Princess Margaret’s 18th (?) Birthday portraits. Absolutely beautiful.
The Jolana Kotabova Trilby is divine. This color would look dynamite on Queen Maxima.
Jill Humphries has 2 spectacular hats this week. The red Trilby and veil would look incredible on CP Mary. Her pink pyramid hat is pure fun. It would be perfect at Royal Ascot.
The Laura Del Villagio green felt hat would be superb on our birthday girl the Duchess of Cambridge.