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Wessexes Commemorate Sri Lankan Independence

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex completed a five day visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. On Saturday, they officially represented Queen Elizabeth II at celebrations marking the Asian nation’s 70th Independence Day. For this event, Sophie repeated a statement saucer hat with cream straw button base and striped crin brim (with raised pleats at the top of the design) trimmed with  grey and cream crin curls and black feathers.

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Designer: Jane Taylor
Previously Worn: May 10, 2016; June 17, 2015
This hat has always been one I’ve described as sophisticated and while I wouldn’t use the same description for Sophie’s daisy printed dress, the two pair fairly well together. I prefer this hat paired with the sleek cream and navy striped silk coat Sophie paired with it in the past but understand the tropical climate required a lighter weight frock. What do you think of this hat’s third outing on Saturday?
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Queen And Duke Attend Church in West Newton

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended Sunday Service at St Peter and St Paul Church in West Newton this morning. After the service, they took time to greet assembled well wishers, giving photographers an opportunity to get some lovely shots of Her Majesty’s red hat.

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An early version of Angela Kelly’s split crown design, the hat is covered in the same textured red  bouclé wool silk as the matching coat and trimmed with red Lady Amhurst feathers anchored with overlapping red felt leaves. The hat balances extremely well with the crisscross collar on the coat and while the overall ensemble is fairly one note and could use a few tweaks (different trim on the hat, smaller buttons on the coat etc.), it works.

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Designer: Angela Kelly
Previously Worn: Feb 15, 2012; Oct 26, 2010; Dec 25, 2009
We’ve not discussed this specific hat here before- what are your thoughts?
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This Week’s Extras

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Queen Elizabeth in a very familiar (and much worn) blue hat for church last weekend at Sandringham. Princess Anne repeated a brown fur brimless hat.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up their visit to Norway yesterday with some more winter recreation with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. William sported the Navy Snow Star Bobble Hat from Gandys London while Kate wore the cream chunky knit Jasmine Beanie from Barts.  Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore the black Caid deluxe cashmere knit hat from Zadig & Voltaire.

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Lady Amelia Windsor styled for editorial shots in a bead trimmed beret

The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:

 Unexpected addition of brim studs on trilby hats from UK milliner Jess Collett
Simply elegant winter white saucer with crystal detail from Scottish milliner Maggie Mowbray
Royal blue oversize fedora with emerald hatband from Oxfordshire based Nicola de Selincourt
Fascinating 3D printed red halo hat (finished with real ribbon ties) from Australian brand Jill and Jack Millinery
Interesting shape on this blue straw hat with peaked crown and oval brim from German milliner Nicki Marquardt
Wonderfully luxe updated take on a newsboy cap in green felt by UK based Mind Your Bonce
Orange straw show stopping sculptural cocktail hat from British milliner Tracy Chaplin
Stunning denim blue saucer with dark feather trim from London based Bundle McLaren

And the loveliest red straw picture hat with dancing bow from Australian milliner Louise MacDonald

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Lovely new portraits released for Princess Beatrix’s 80th birthday, including a spectacular set with her grandchildren. Click on the photo sets below to enlarge.


King Felipe of Spain celebrated his 50th birthday by awarding the Princess of Asturias with the Order of the Golden Fleece in a ceremony at the Royal Palace

The Prince of Wales showed his excellent timing (and impressive ribbon cutting skills) opening the restored Cotswold Canals in Stroud

Princess Charlene shared this sweet first moment of Princess Gabriella learning to ski.

Queen Visits RAF Marham

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Queen Elizabeth visited RAF Marham today in her capacity as Honorary Air Commodore of the Station. To receive a Royal Salute and flypast, meet station personnel and community volunteers, open the Lightning Operations Centre, view a display commemorating the Centenary of the Royal Air Force and present the Firmin Sword of Peace to the Station Commander, she wore a new ‘split crown’ style hat in deep purple felt.

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In a darker shade than the orchid version Her Majesty debuted last year , this hat features an upturned brim. Photos of the trim are scarce but it appears to consist of a looped bow and felt pompoms on the right side. Details aside, the colour is absolutely beautiful on the Queen, who wears these saturated shades so magnificently.




Designer: Angela Kelly
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Even without good views of this hat (I believe most British royal photographers are en route back from Norway where they were following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), this one seems like a winner to me. What do you think of this new, royal purple design?
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Duke And Duchess of Cambridge Arrive in Norway

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After completing their visit to Sweden this morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge departed for Norway. After a greeting at Oslo airport by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, they were received by the King and Queen at the royal palace.

 

After lunch together, most of the combined group took a walk through Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park. For this activity, the Duchess donned her chocolate alpaca hat.

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I’m going to repeat almost everything I said when this hat’s black twin was worn in Stockholm on Tuesday – it’s a practical, warm choice for a Nordic outdoor engagement and the repeat of faux fur on Kate’s cuffed gloves ties the hat into the ensemble really well. The chocolate and turquoise colour combination is a classic one that looks great on Kate and gives a pop of colour in group photographs.

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Designer: Lacorine. It is the “Sumac” design 
Previously Worn: Jan 7, 2018
I’m a little surprised that the Swedish and Norwegian royals skipped hats for these outdoor events- I suppose they are simply used to colder temperatures. 
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