In 1979, Queen Elizabeth wore this yellow and white flower trimmed cloche on visits to Oman and Zambia.
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Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 40
On a June 28, 1978 visit to Guernsey, Channel Islands, the Queen wore an apricot damask print oversize pillbox with large draped bow on the back.
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Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 41
During the 1977 visit to New Zealand and Silver Jubilee tour, Queen Elizabeth wore this white diagonal pillbox with blue plaid strip and bow.
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Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 42
We wish Queen Queen Elizabeth a very Happy 96th birthday today with a look back at a capulet hat with sharply upturned white brim and avocado plaid fabric covered crown she wore to the 1976 Montreal Olympics (where Princess Anne was a competitor) and on the 1977 tour of New Zealand.
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Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 43
During the 1975 state visit to Japan and 1977 Silver Jubilee tour, Queen Elizabeth wore this lilac cloche with rolled brim entirely covered in lilac silk blossoms. It’s a textural statement piece that contrasted with the hats with sleeker lines she was also introducing at the time.
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