to this day in 1983 that saw Princess Alexandra visit RAF Benson in Oxfordshire in a fur-trimmed hat and coat fit for a snow queen.
Thanks to reader Jake for suggesting this hat!
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to this day in 1983 that saw Princess Alexandra visit RAF Benson in Oxfordshire in a fur-trimmed hat and coat fit for a snow queen.
Thanks to reader Jake for suggesting this hat!
Photo from Getty as indicated
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has worn her elegant cream Valentino collarless coat with bow-trimmed sleeves on four occasions, paired with three… and a half headpieces:
Look #1: With an unembellished ivory felt pillbox by Mona Strand for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 2009
Looks #2 & #4: With a gold Prada headband tied with a trailing oyster silk bow on April 10, 2010 for Queen Margrethe’s 70th birthday celebration; a repeat of the gold Prada headband without embellishment for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize
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Look #3: With a black lace bandeau headpiece the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 2014
Which headpiece do you prefer most with this coat?
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On Monday, I received some insightful feedback from reader Judith, who wrote,
Judith- you are absolutely correct. Thanks so much for helping me better learn my animal prints! This exchange inspired my discussion question this week, one that may be one of our toughest yet. Dearest readers- which royal hats can you recall in animal prints?
Photos from Lars Krogsgaard via the Danish Monarchy
60 years to January 2, 1961 and Queen Frederica of Greece in this statement pillbox of feathers. With her fur-cuffed gown and emerald parure, it’s a fabulously luxe look.
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