This Week’s Extras

Last weekend, Princess Yoko of Mikasa posed for a snap at the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix with winner Max Verstappen.

On Tusday and Wednesday, members of the Imperial royal family visited Meiji Jingu Shrine to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the death of Empress Shoken. Empress Michiko wore a small embellished saucer, Crown Princess Kiko wore a bumper design while Empress Masako and Princess Aiko both wore ivory silk hats with upturned brims.

On Thursday, Infanta Elena wore a casual fedora to visit her mother, Queen Sofia, in hospital in Madrid.

 

Also On Thursday, Princess Aiko wore a brimless ecru hat with decidedly 1960s vintage vibes for a visit to her grandparents.

Princess Kako wore an ivory silk covered bumper hat with back bow yesterday for a visit to Meiji Shrine.

The Duke of Edinburgh, as Commodore in Chief of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, welcomed RFA Stirling Castleinto the Naval Fleet yesterday in Leith, Scotland.

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Today, Hereditary Prince Alexander and Hereditary Princess Hande of Mecklenbur christened their son, Duke Leoplold. Princess Ande wore a white bumper percher hat.

Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales were gifted handmade hats from the Ukraine made by Ruslan Bainskiy. I really hope they wear them!

 

While we usually focus on hats, this lot of the late Duchess of Windsor’s shoes is impressive! Read more here.

 

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6 thoughts on “This Week’s Extras

  1. Yoko–in jeans! This is such a casual look I almost fell out of my chair! Maybe this wasn’t an official outing for her. Or–is she dating this guy??? How nice to Aiko doing Royal engagements now!!!

    I hope Queen Sofia recovers quickly from whatever is ailing her.

  2. I’ve missed Empress Michiko’s perfectly crafted little saucers! In fact, although they are all a bit lacking in wow factor, all the Japanese ladies’ hats are impeccably crafted.

  3. The gifted green boater is amazing! Ascot, perhaps? I can see Camilla wearing her gift up in Scotland during a chilly walk to Sunday Church Services.

    Mrs. Jimbo would go crazy over Wallis’s shoes!

  4. It’s worth noting that the Duke of Kent retired as Colonel of the Scots Guards after an incredible 50 years.

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