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This Week’s Extras

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No surprise, I did not spot any royal hats last week. However, lots of lovely millinery designs caught my eye:
Fantastic sculpted swirl crown felt berets in shades of purple by Canadian milliner Kelly Dunlap
Ombre feather pinwheel headpiece by London-based milliner Merve Bayindir
Denim blue felt boater with wonderful beaded wing trim from Moldovan brand Julie Anne Millinery
Woven raffia Breton with black braid binding and back bows by Australian brand Jettah & Till
|Adore the ombre dyed feathers on this purple and pink freeform sinamay design by Canadian milliner Truly Carmichael
Large scale scarlet straw beret percher with straw ruffles and luxe silk abaca rose by British milliner Inna Walker
Pale straw halo hat with blue lace pearl-centered flowers and burnt feathers by Australian milliner Irene Moore
Wonderfully unexpected scheme on this wine wool cloche with folded ribbon & rust pouff by US milliner Kristin Silverman

Eye-catching red felt brimmed design with angular crown by British milliner Kerry Kernan
Awed by this silk-embedded felted wool in blue, green and silver. Hat by Spanish milliner Yolanda Torres
Pale pink straw halo bandeau with coral folded grosgrain ribbon trim by Australian milliner Christine Waring
Fabulous hatband on this camel felt fedora by French brand Katoushti
Statement saucer in navy and cream straw with flying bow and quills by British milliner Beverley Edmonson
Whimsical orange felt cap bedecked with bows and veil by British milliner Harvey Santos
Chocolate felt brimmed hat with sculpted crown, vintage crystals and silver hatband by US milliner Laura Del Villaggio
Headpiece resembling crashing waves in blue crin, sparterie and beads by London milliner Nora De la Quintana

 

Lovely new photos released for Princess Kako’s 26th birthday

 

Congratulations to Tessy de Nassau who announced her engagement to Swiss entrepreneur Frank Floessel

Photos from social media as indicated

This Week’s Extras

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Princess Charlene shared a collection of family snaps that all involve hats
The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Ivory halo bandeau embroidered with gold stars, swarovski crystals and pearls by Irish milliner Edel Black
Love the unexpected grey and orange scheme of this felt trilby by Belgian milliner Anne Vannieuwenhuyse
Ivory straw boater hat with the most beautiful hand painted brim by Spanish millinery artist Lidya Diaz
Lovely lilac felt cloche with accordion pleated trim by Italian milliner Marianna Sanua
Royal blue felt Breton with scalloped brim by American brand SF Millinery
Black satin button percher with beautiful velvet Christmas rose trim by Dutch milliner Wies Mauduit
Incredibly chic cheetah print felt fedora with extended brim by French brand Maison Laurette

The most charming pale pink beret with bow by Italian milliner Monica Gamberale
Black velvet pleated beret with blue and grey feathers by French milliner Sylvia Martinez
Cognac felt structured tam with lovely feather trim by American milliner Christine Moore
Claret felt brimmed hat by Moldovan brand Julie Anne Millinery
Lilac wool beret with silk flowers, lace applique, sequins and embroidery by French brand Katoushi
Black woven halo bandeau studded with crystals by German milliner Nicki Marquardt

 

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg’s nephew, Prince Constantin, was married to Kathryn Mechie on December 22

Christmas photo greetings from numerous royal families

Photos from social media as indicated

Merry Christmas

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A very Happy Christmas to you all. Thank you for making Royal Hats part of your world this year.

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Prince Philippos of Greece and Nina Flohr were married in a civil ceremony last Saturday, December 12, in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The bride wore a ivory boucle suit and large structured bow in her hair, both by Chanel

On Monday, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the opening ceremony of the Global Environmental Action (GEA) International Conference in Tokyo. Empress Masako repeated a deep green hat with upfolded brim edged in braided trim.

Princess Charlene wore a Dior lambskin leather beret on Wednesday as Princess Gabriella christened a new police boat named in her honour

The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Beautiful scarlet velvet halo bandeau with silk roses by British milliner Bee Smith
Stunning jeweled hatbands and trim on felt fedoras in jewel tones from Italan brand Borsalino
Icy blue felt hat with grey trim and wonderful folded ribbon hatband by American milliner Dorothy Morant
Burgundy button percher with beautiful vintage folded ribbon by Dutch milliner Wies Mauduit
Winter white felt octagonal cloche with fur pompom by Canadian milliner Karyn Ruiz
Chic leopard print felt trilby with emerald velvet hatband and bow by Italian brand Batog Hats
Purple felt beret with lovely velvet leaf and floral trim by American milliner Wayne Wichern
Glamorous perchers in orchid purple with crystal veil and scarlet with crin ruffle by UK milliner Tracey Miller
Two turtle doves (!!) by Spain-based American milliner Parrish Lee

 

Ice blue velvet and sequin covered halo bandeau by British brand Stephanie Elizabeth Millinery
Tweed pillbox with oversize lily trim by French brand Mei Mei France Chapeaux
Statement vertical saucer covered in fantastical fuchsia feathers by Australian milliner Cynthia Jones Bryson
Dapper beaver felt fedora in the most beautiful shade of teal by Hornskov København
Prink straw brimless design with wonderful folded ribbon trim by Spanish milliner Eugenia Jimenez
Elegant grey felt beret with net veil trim by French milliner Clotilde Toussaint
Fun floral trim on this vibrant blue beret percher by British brand NDLQ millinery
Black and maroon felt fedora with patent leather hatband by French milliner Geneviève Parois
The most darling green and black striped button percher with bows by British milliner Rachel Trevor Morgan

Lovely Christmas greetings from numerous royal houses

We close this week with a tale of Christmas magic, told by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

 

Photos from social media as indicated

This Week’s Extras

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Princess Beatrice wore a burgundy velvet knotted bandeau for dinner out with her husband Edoardo in London on December 3
Princess Hisako in a purple hat December 5 for the 100th anniversary ceremony of Japan Society of School Health and a chocolate felt fedora on December 11 for the East Asia Youth Airgun Competition 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her slouchy black wool hat with faux fur brim from Lock & Co. on December 7 for a service in celebration of the 800th anniversary of the foundation of Salisbury Cathedral
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The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Sleek black felt wide-brimmed hat with white stitched binding & hatband by Polish brand Oktopus
Luminescent gold straw fedora with splendid striped hatband by Australian milliner Catherine Kelly
Magenta silk veiled cocktail hat with bow by British milliner Dillon Wallwork
Classic navy square-crown cloche with ribbon hatband by French milliner Clothilde Toussaint
Blush felt cloche with pleated brim and silk hatband by Swiss milliner Michaela Temperli
Leopard melusine felt trilby with leather binding and hatband by Dutch milliner Wies Mauduit
Cerise felt button percher with sparkling beads and double back bows from the studio of Rachel Trevor Morgan

Textured straw boater rimmed in black lace by Australian brand Jettah & Till Design Millinery
Burgundy felt capulet with draped and layered hatbands and side bow by Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Statement soaring headpiece of silk butterflies by Australian Milliner Cynthia Jones-Bryson
Cream straw sideweep saucer with silk roses and blue lace applique by Irish milliner Jennifer Wrynne
Chocolate and russet woven felt percher with feathers by French brand Mei Mei France Chapeaux
Purple straw calot with vintage veiling and the prettiest straw roses by British milliner Lucy Bowler
Stunning black and white statement hat with fuchsia feather trim by Australian brand Amelda Millinery

New portraits released for Empress Masako’s 57th birthday

Lovely photos of the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg with wee Prince Charles

We end the week with the Duchess of Cornwall, who was aided at a Battersea kennel charity by her Jack Russel terrier Beth, who is an alumna of the organization. I believe a sausage was also involved.

Photos from social media as indicated