Queen Margrethe continued her visit to Lolland today in Maribo stops at an organic farm, a rehabilitation centre, a lake cruise and the opening of a new park. For these events, she repeated her well-worn red straw hat with folded brim, square crown and ribbon daisy trim. We’ve seen this design on Margrethe many times but it’s pairing today with her white skirt, floral blazer and red accessories always works so well that the repetition really doesn’t matter.

Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: September 5, 2014; September 3, 2014; July 21, 2014; September 5, 2013; June 7, 2013; September 3, 2012;  May 25, 2011; June 7, 2011; November 6, 2009; July 23, 2009; and June 2, 2009

I think this is another instance where not seeing an outfit for a few years makes us able to appreciate it more upon its return. I always love seeing Queen Margrethe in bright colours and thought she looked great today.

You can see a short video of the day’s events here (complete with an adorable interaction between the Queen and a wee piglet).

Photos from Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen via Scanpix

Queen Margrethe set sail yesterday on the first leg of this year’s summer cruise, stopping first on the island of Lolland for a two day visit. For the first day of engagements, which included her arrival in Nakskov harbour and visits to a cherry winery, museum and sculpture installation, the Danish Queen repeated her pale blue bumper hat with braided trim and side bow. This hat has been on the shelf for a few months and the break made me happy to see it again. It’s a lovely piece and I particularly admire how the felt of the hat matches perfectly with Margrethe’s silk crepe suit. Matching the colour on different textiles is tricky at best and this ensemble coordinates so well.

Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: September 4, 2015; October 21, 2014; October 7, 2014; September 14, 2014; June 24, 2014; May 19, 2014, April 25, 2014

This is the first solo summer cruise for Queen Margrethe since Prince Henrik’s retirement and I can’t help but feel for her, although she looked upbeat and happy at yesterday’s events. You can see a short video of this visit (and see this hat in action) here. What do you think of this design?

Photos from Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen via Scanpix

Queen Margrethe of Denmark was at Maribo Cathedral on the island of Lolland yesterday to celebrate the church’s 600th anniversary. For this celebration, she surprised with a new hat. The bright red bumper design, made in the same fabric as a streamlined red coat, is simply trimmed in a bow at the side in the same fabric as the ensemble’s patterned dress. It’s not the most exciting of hats but it tops a vibrant and elegant outfit that works beautifully all together on the Danish Queen.

Queen Margrethe’s hairstyle provides a challenge for hat wearing and often, her hats make her appear as though she is completely bald. I think the shape and scale of this piece works well in this regard and as for the colour-  Margrethe never shies away from a red (nor would we want her to!) and she wears it well.  What do you think of this new hat for her?

Photos from Billed Bladet and Scanpix via The Danish Monarchy