Members of the British royal family gathered today at St. George’s chapel to celebrate the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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I’m sure you all join me extending our deepest sympathy to Queen Elizabeth and her family as they grieve his loss.
Commentary and discussion about hats feels unnecessary today. Comments are left open for messages of condolence.
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to this day, 60 years ago. Fresh from a holiday and participation in the Red Cross Training program in Norway, Princess Margrethe of Denmark arrived at Victoria Station en route to her 21st birthday party at the Danish Embassy in London in a brimmed hat.
to April 1944 and a wonderful snap caught at an 18th birthday celebration featuring a fascinating pair of hats. Queen Mary’s usual toque is replaced here by a jaunty design with upfolded brim trimmed with large flowers on the side. Princess Elizabeth’s pleated cap with visor brim has such a ‘military uniform’ vibe that one must look twice to see it’s not such. 
Crown Princess Mary’s has paired her elegant black and white floral Ralph Lauren dress with three different hats so far:
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