to this day in 1939 that saw a young king and queen enjoy the races at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. It seems that upswept ‘slice’ brimmed hats aren’t such a new design….
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to this day in 1975 and a young Prince Haakon and Princess Märtha Louise in a pair of sweet hats.
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to another straw boater hat worn by Queen Elizabeth, 29 years ago today. The striped fabric underlay on her hat (repeated on the binding around her coat) is such a fun touch.
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to this day in 1965, a visit to Canada and a young Empress Farah of Iran in a hat made from the most interesting transparent material (crin, I think) embroidered with diamonds.
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to this day in 1960 and the christening of King Philippe. Princess Paola (as she was at the time) wore an oddly proportioned hat with tall, pleated crown and wide brim.
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