Hats From the Past

Royal Hats to early 1967 and this lovely photo, shared this week by Pieter Van Vollenhoven to celebrate his and Princess Margriet’s 54th wedding anniversary. Taken in the days before their January 19, 1967 wedding, this shot captures a most memorable floral pillbox on the Dutch princess.

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Hat From the Past

Royal Hats to this day in 1983 that saw Princess Alexandra visit RAF Benson in Oxfordshire in a fur-trimmed hat and coat fit for a snow queen.

Thanks to reader Jake for suggesting this hat!

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Hat From the Past

Royal Hats 60 years to January 2, 1961 and Queen Frederica of Greece in this statement pillbox of feathers. With her fur-cuffed gown and emerald parure, it’s a fabulously luxe look.

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Hat From the Past

Royal Hats25 years back to this day in 1995 that saw Empress Michiko commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the World War II in a gorgeous deep deal silk hat.

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Hats From the Past

Royal Hats 72 years today to the christening of a future king, held at Buckingham Palace.

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