In May 1948, Princess Elizabeth was accompanied by her new husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, to France, her first trip outside the Commonwealth and without her parents. The couple are photographed here on May 14 receiving the great cordon of the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre. Princess Elizabeth wore a draped hat trimmed with flowers and an exquisite veil.
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The Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh held yesterday at Westminster Abbey was attended by numerous cousins and colleagues from various European royal houses.
Queen Máxima repeated a rounded black felt beret with knotted applique trim worn on the back of her head in the style of a pillbox.
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Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: Jan 27, 2020
Princess Beatrix joined those in Edinburgh green. The gently domed crown on her brimmed hat was wrapped in three layers of sinamay that were tucked over the other on the side to form a beautiful layered hatband.
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Designer: likely Suzanne Molijn
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Queen Margrethe repeated a chic grey felt trilby trimmed with a black, white and grey feather pompom on the side.
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Designer: likely Per Falk Hansen
Previously Worn: Sep 29, 2019; Oct 28, 2014; May 15, 2014; Oct 1, 2013; May 1, 2013; Oct 7, 2008
Queen Mathilde wore a black draped halo bandeau headpiece with dotted birdcage veil.
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Designer: Elisa headband by Fabienne Delvigne. Coat by Meer Couture.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Queen Letizia topped a stunning coat dress with a green velvet covered teardrop percher hat raised at the back. The design is trimmed with a bow in the same crepe as the dress and a black tulle veil.
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Designer: Balel by Isabel Terroso
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Queen Silvia repeated a black straw hat with upfolded brim and rounded crown simply trimmed with a hatband and flat, looped bow twist.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: July 12, 2017; April 17, 2017; April 1, 2017; March 16, 2013;
Princess Christina of Sweden wore a black cloche with rounded crown and curved, extended brim trimmed with a wide velvet hatband anchored with a large buckle.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: May 11, 2017 and others
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, wore a peaked grey bandeau headpiece trimmed with a black leaf on the side.
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Designer: Kristina Dragomir
Previously Worn: Oct 19, 2019
Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia wore a black felt Garbo style hat.
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece repeated a navy sinamay pillbox with slim bow at the base.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: June 25, 2016; May 19, 2012; April 14, 2011; April 16, 2010;
Crown Princess Marie-Chantal wore a black looped bow fascinator with crystal studded veil.
Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new
Princess Nina of Greece wore a navy blue felt rounded pillbox
We have not seen such a well attended royal event in over two years, something that attests to the respect and affection held for the late Duke. How lovely has it been to see so many royal hats?!
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The Queen’s 1947 visit to Africa was momentous for several reasons- it was the first state visit since 1939 and the outbreak of World War II and would be the last for Princess Elizabeth before announcing her engagement. She celebrated her 21st birthday in South Africa, broadcasting a coming-of-age speech that defined her commitment to a life of service. Another one of the memorable hats worn on the visit was this bright yellow design with curved brim trimmed in organza ruffles.
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Today’s Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh was, as expected, well attended by members of the extended British Royal Family.
Lade Sarah Chatto repeated her large navy straw saucer with ivory contrasting underbrim.
Designer: Stephen Jones
Previously Worn: June 10, 2016
Margarita Armstrong-Jones wore a bandeau headpiece of exquisite black leather flowers.
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Designer: Rachel Trevor Morgan
The Duchess of Gloucester wore a blue sinamay hat with wide, upturned pleated brim.
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Designer: unknown.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
The Countess of St. Andrews wore a padded black headband.
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Designer: Yvette Jelfs
Lady Helen Taylor wore a black straw pyramid shaped hat overlayed in layers of crin.
Designer: Stephen Jones
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Julia Ogilvy wore a brimmed hat with tall crown trimmed with a large spray of feathers.
Flora Vesterberg wore a black pillbox.
Designer: Rachel Trevor Morgan. Dress by Emilia Wickstead.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Zenouska Mowatt wore a brimless black hat.
Designer: Jane Taylor
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Princess Michael of Kent repeated her black felt Breton hat.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: Oct 4, 2017; Nov 28, 2016; Nov 8, 2015
Sophie, Lady Frederick Windsor, wore blue hat with shallow crown and wide cartwheel brim in windowpane sinamay. The hat is trimmed with a deeper inky blue silk abaca double bow.
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Lady Gabriella Kingston wore a navy straw beret with streamlined, multi looped bow.
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Designer: Philip Treacy. Catherine Walker coat.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Countess Mountbatten wore a grey wool crepe pillbox with woven lattice detail on the back.
Designer: Dillon Wallwork
India Hicks wore a streamlined black straw beret with statement feather trim.
Designer: Philip Treacy
Tomorrow, we’ll look at the hats worn by royal guests.
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Members of the British royal family and guests from various European royal houses gathered today at Westminster Abbey in London for a Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of the Duke of Einburgh.
Queen Elizabeth wore a coat and hat in deep forest green textured silk cloque fabric trimmed with claret velvet. The hat features a flat crown and upturned brim edged in the velvet, which is echoed on a cluster of leaves that trim the design on one side.
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Designer: I suspect it is Angela Kelly, made by Stella McLaren
Previously Worn: This hat is new
The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her textured black beret trimmed with a dark green mottled feather.
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Designer: Philip Treacy. Coat dress by Fiona Clare Couture.
Previously Worn: Nov 5, 2011; May 8, 2020; May 1, 2019; May 22, 2012; Nov 20, 2010; Nov 14, 2010; May 5, 2010; Dec 14, 2009; Nov 5, 2009; Oct 9, 2009; Dec 2, 2008; Dec 14, 2007
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a black straw boater hat with woven straw braid brim trimmed with an ivory satin cord hatband and a spray of ivory and taupe feathers.
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Designer: Mayer Boater by Awon Golding for Lock and Co. Dress by Alessandra Rich.
Previously Worn: This hat is new.
Princess Beatrice wore a burgundy halo bandeau trimmed with monochrome silk flowers and leaves and a navy birdcage veil.
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Designer: Justine Bradley-Hill. Coat by Nonoo Lyons.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Princess Eugenie wore a black beaded bandeau headpiece with detachable black silk bow.
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Designer: Emily London. Dress by Erdem.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
The Countess of Wessex wore a new peaked bandeau with large back bow in black crepe.
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Designer: Jane Taylor. It is the Oversized Black Bow Band. Suzannah London velvet coat.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Lady Louise Windsor Lady Louise Windsor repeated her navy satin covered button percher trimmed with satin and beaded Rouleaux twists and velvet flowers.
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Designer: Emily London. Ralph Lauren dress and Sandro Paris jacket.
Previously Worn: Jun 8, 2019; Apr 21, 2019; Oct 12, 2018
Princess Anne topped her dark green dress and coat with a flat fabric covered pillbox with ruffled bow.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: Mar 29, 2012; Nov 1992; Jul 31, 1998 and undoubtedly more
Savannah Phlips wore a navy ruched headband while her younger sister, Isla, wore a knotted one in a navy floral print from Joules.
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Zara Tindall paired an inky blue collared coat with a matching halo bandeau trimmed with rolled organdie leaves. Her eldest daughter Mia wore a headband wrapped in midnight blue velvet ribbon.
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Designer: Bee Smith. Coat by Laura Green London.
Previously Worn: Zara’s headpiece is new.
Hats are never the main story at events such as these; it is wonderful to see this family gathered to remember someone who clearly meant a great deal to them all.
See hats worn by members of the extended British royal family at this post
See hats worn by royal guests at this post
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