to this day in 1986 and a trip to China that saw Queen Elizabeth in a white silk covered hat with cartwheel brim by Frederick Fox, trimmed with a simply tied scarf hatband in the same blue and white silk print as her suit.
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to this day in 1980 and a most debonair Duke of Edinburgh in a top hat for a spot of competitive carriage driving at the World Championship.
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50 years to this day in 1971. Empress Nagako stepped out during a visit to Denmark in a sharp cream felt hat with raised brim on one side.
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to September 16, 1950. Prince George Valdemar of Denmark (eldest son of Prince Axel) married Anne, Viscountess Anson, daughter of the Hon. John Bowes-Lyon and Hon. Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis (yes, THOSE Bowes Lyons. Anne was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II). The ceremony at Glamis Castle saw the bride in a most wonderful calot hat with curled feather trim.
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Marking Queen Paola’s birthday over the weekend with this throwback photo to the most retro chic acid green bow-trimmed pillbox and matching coat.
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