This week’s discussion question is a colourful one, dearest readers – Which royal hat features the most unusual, interesting or unexpected colour scheme? Jump over to this discussion on Queen Elizabeth’s hats with interesting colour schemes for additional inspiration!
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended Dutch National Remembrance Day ceremony yesterday as they do every year on May 4. As in Denmark, the event took on particular poignancy with this also being the 75th anniversary of liberation and the visually arresting view of an empty Dam Square.
For this event, Queen Máxima wore a simple black felt fedora hat with relaxed brim. The design is trimmed only with a ribbon hatband, and was anchored with a large pair of pearl hatpins.
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It’s a streamlined look for Queen Máxima that carries a sense of gravitas fitting to this event. Máxima always wears black for Remembrance Day and while I was initially surprised with the choice of a fedora, it provides a strong, streamlined millinery look for a somber event (perhaps more somber this year than others) where fashion simply needs not to be a primary focus. Jump over to the Dutch Monarchy page here to read King Willem-Alexander’s thoughtful speech.
Designer: Fabienne Delvigne
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new.
What do you think of Queen Máxima’s look, and her new hat, for Remembrance Day yesterday?
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Queen Margrethe cast a compelling, solitary figure at the Ryvangen Memorial Park in Copenhagen today for a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of German occupation.
For today’s anniversary, the Danish Queen repeated her red bumper hat with side bow in the same navy and red painterly print as her dress. Commemorative events such as these can be tricky to dress for, especially in light of a global pandemic, and while some royals would have chosen sombre neutrals for this event, I love that Queen Margrethe chose something characteristically vibrant and cheery.
Designer: Likely Per Falk Hansen
Previously Worn: Sep 8, 2019; Sep 4, 2019; June 15, 2019; May 5, 2018; July 1, 2017; June 29, 2017; June 1, 2017; Oct 4, 2016; Sep 5, 2016; May 24, 2016
I understand that it is Danish tradition to light candles in the windows of one’s home to commemorate this anniversary and the Danish monarchy shared these poignant shots of candles lit in the windows of Fredensborg Castle, Amalienborg Castle and Chancery House, home of Crown Prince Frederick, Crown Princess Mary and their family. Such beacons of hope are so comforting these days.
Hats at such events are not the focus but it is so lovely to finally see one, and a cheery red one at that!
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One of Queen Mathilde’s go-to hat shapes is a ruched calot. Belgian milliner Fabienne Delvigne crafted one version in royal blue straw hat she has paired with three different printed silk dresses:
Look #1: With a deep blue and white printed Dries van Noten dress worn May 20, 2015 in The Hague for a reception for Belgian artists.
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Look #2: With an orange and royal blue floral print belted Natan dress, also worn May 20, 2015, to open a sculpture park in The Hague and repeated July 3, 2016 to attend Kroningsfeesten in Tongeren
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Look #3: With a white silk dress with blue floral border print worn June 28, 2018 while hosting an Australian state visit
Look #4: With a cream and blue bold Ikat print Natan dress worn April 30, 2022 for Princess Isabella’s confirmation and June 6, 2022 to present prizes for the Queen Elisabeth music competition.
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Which dress do you prefer most with this hat?
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