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Princess Anne and Zara Tindall continued their attendance at the Chetenham Festival this week on its final day today. Princess Anne repeated a hat she’s worn to this event in the past, an angular cloche in wheat coloured straw with a brim extension on one side that is sharply upswept and covered in feathers. The hat is trimmed with an ivory floral patterned silk jacquard sash hatband and a spray of feathers on the side opposite the raised brim.
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Previously Worn: May 7, 2019; Apr 16, 2017; Mar 15, 2017; Mar 18, 2016; Dec 25, 2015; Jun 16, 2015
Zara Tindall topped a raspberry coat with a lovely hat described by the designer as a “Black wool felt beret with velvet red roses, velvet leaves and bronze curled quills.”
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The hat has lovely contrast, its berry hued flowers linking so well with the vibrant coat and the copper curled quills lending lift through their little bit of shine. I also really like how the hat’s brimless shape balances with the coat’s shawl collar which would be overwhelmed with a brimmed hat. It’s another well styled and really pretty look for Zara.
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Previously Worn: Bee Smith “Loretta” design. Coat by The Pretty Dress Company. Styled by Annie Miall.
That wraps up the Cheltenham Festival for 2022? What was your favourite royal millinery look at the races this year?
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The third day of racing at the Cheltenham Festival saw a return to sunny skies along with handsome pair of royal hats. Princess Anne repeated her warm brown felt trilby with extended brim trimmed with a slim darker brown hatband and spray of feathers on the side.
It’s a great neutral hat for the Princess Royal and the scale of this design suits her well. What stands out today is the styling of the rest her her ensemble. The combination of saturated orange coat and patterned dress is an unexpectedly bold one that really does call for a neutral hat, although the different shades of brown on gloves, purse and hat and those black boots puts the overall look out of balance for me.
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Designer: Amy Morris-Adams
Previously Worn: Mar 11, 2020; Sep 1, 2019
Talking about balance, Zara Tindall’s stylist hit it just right today with the choice of this pale turquoise described by the designer as a peachbloom felt percher hat adorned with cut feathers, bow detail and felt cut outs.
The combination of deep teal coat with the turquoise hat is unexpected but so brilliant, the pale hat lifting the overall look and elevating its sophistication. Yes, it’s Zara’s go-to hat shape – we’ve seen her wear other very similar designs from Juliette Botterill – but somehow this still feels new and fresh. It’s certainly an argument for the value of a stylist.
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Designer: Juliette Botterill “Feather Bow Percher.” Coat by Claire Mischevani. Styled by Annie Miall.
Previously Worn: This hat is new.
Thoughts about these hats today at the Cheltenham Festival?
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the 1st Battalion Irish Guards for their St Patrick’s Day Parade today at Mons Barracks, Aldershot. The couple continued the tradition of presenting Shamrock to members of the regiment started by Queen Alexandra in 1901.
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The Duchess wore a new hat in deep teal green fur felt. The pillbox design features an indented domed crown and is trimmed with a knotted bow at the side.
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The saturated colour is beautiful, showing the smooth lines of the beautiful fur felt to great effect. The shaping of the felt to appear as if gathered by the bow gives some lovely movement to the hat, emphasized by the jaunty angle it was worn today. The hat pairs beautifully with this tweed coat, combining to make an elegant ensemble for Kate.
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Designer: Awon Golding for Lock and Co. bespoke version of the ‘Mayfair’ Pillbox Hat. Coat by Laura Green London.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Prince William wore the full dress uniform of his rank of Colonel of the Irish Guards, complete with cap, smartly trimmed with a fresh sprig of shamrock.
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I think this is a great addition to Katie’s millinery wardrobe- what do you think?
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Rainy skies did not appear to dampen spirits today at the second day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Princess Anne attended the races one of her brimless fur hats, this one with a deepest brown-black bumper brim, a cozy choice on such a blustery day.
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This hat, which dates back at least the late 1980s, has an interesting crown of pieced smooth and patterned suede.
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: Mar 17, 2006, Dec 25, 2002, Dec 25, 2001; Dec 25, 1999; Dec 25, 1996; Dec 25, 1992; Dec 25, 1989; Dec 25, 1988; and undoubtedly more!
Zara Tidall wore a teardrop beret percher in the loveliest deep petrol blue trimmed with a vine of dark blue leather flowers atop a ruffle of veiling with large navy dots. The layered shades of dark blue work beautifully on this design and pair well with Zara’s woven coat.
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Designer: Justine Bradley-Hill “Clarity” design. Coat by Laura Green London. Ensemble styled by Annie Miall.
Previously Worn: this hat is new
Mike Tindall joined his wife again today what looks like a repeat of the newsboy cap he wore yesterday. These photos show the design is trimmed with a button on top of the crown.
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