Again, no royal hats this week. But a whole lot of wonderful new new millinery designs that caught my eye to share:
Royal blue formed saucer with silk abacca bows and feather flowers from London-based milliner Merve Bayindir
Loveliest dusky pink straw button percher with veil and silk roses by American milliner Lisa Shaub
Pale celery green straw cloche with mushroom brim by French milliner Clothilde Toussaint
Scarlet felt wide-brimmed sidesweep fedora with gold braided hatband from Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Ivory straw button percher with black statement bow and heart-studded veil by British milliner Awon Golding
Loveliest dusky pink straw button percher with veil and silk roses by American milliner Lisa Shaub
Pale celery green straw cloche with mushroom brim by French milliner Clothilde Toussaint
Scarlet felt wide-brimmed sidesweep fedora with gold braided hatband from Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Ivory straw button percher with black statement bow and heart-studded veil by British milliner Awon Golding
Black boater formed from vintage raffia, trimmed with metallic orchids and butterflies and curling quills from Australian millinery brand Love Lotus
Soaring headpiece of pale pink feather butterflies by British milliner Bundle MacLaren
Nautilus inspired scrolled pleated crin trim on this percher from British milliner Jane Taylor
Black velour felt cloche with wide hatband and pompom trim by Australian milliner Christine Waring
From British milliner Hermione Harbutt, this delicate hand-wired beaded bandeau headpiece
Pale aqua straw saucer rimmed in a vine of blooming flowers by British milliner Edwina Ibbotson
Black velour felt cloche with wide hatband and pompom trim by Australian milliner Christine Waring
From British milliner Hermione Harbutt, this delicate hand-wired beaded bandeau headpiece
Pale aqua straw saucer rimmed in a vine of blooming flowers by British milliner Edwina Ibbotson
Fantastic sense of movement and energy on this blue straw bandeau headpiece with yellow, pink, purple and cream feathers from British milliner Beverley Edmondson
Headdress of handmade magenta silk roses from British milliner Rachel Trevor morgan
Orange fur felt teardrop with pleated silk ruffle and Swarovski crystals from Australian milliner Meg Rafter
Pair of green straw summer hats trimmed with a Liberty cotton floral print by German milliner Robin Westermann
Classic cream picture hat with black hatband, bow and brim binding by American milliner Cassie MacGregor
Teal teardrop percher in paint-splattered print with pleated crin and quills by British milliner Isabela Josie
Orange fur felt teardrop with pleated silk ruffle and Swarovski crystals from Australian milliner Meg Rafter
Pair of green straw summer hats trimmed with a Liberty cotton floral print by German milliner Robin Westermann
Classic cream picture hat with black hatband, bow and brim binding by American milliner Cassie MacGregor
Teal teardrop percher in paint-splattered print with pleated crin and quills by British milliner Isabela Josie
Stunning pleated bridal hat with fleur-de-lis shaped scallop around the front by Dutch milliner Eugenie van Oirschot
Black straw disc with crin edge, bow and white arrow feathers by Australian brand Zarbella
Leaf green bowed straw percher trimmed with silk lilies-of-the-valley by British milliner Jess Collett
From Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova, a quartet of chic black and almond straw hats with distinctive crown shapes
Deep blue straw button percher with roses suspended on a cloud of raw edge crin by London-based Merve Bayindir
Adore the natural straw scalloped edge on this cream picture hat from Australian milliner Neil Grigg
Leaf green bowed straw percher trimmed with silk lilies-of-the-valley by British milliner Jess Collett
From Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova, a quartet of chic black and almond straw hats with distinctive crown shapes
Deep blue straw button percher with roses suspended on a cloud of raw edge crin by London-based Merve Bayindir
Adore the natural straw scalloped edge on this cream picture hat from Australian milliner Neil Grigg
And finally, several paper masterpieces- a showstopping saucer from Irish milliner Laura Hanlon and flower turbans from New York Artist Eloise Corr Danch. Incredible!
Sweet new photos released by the Swedish and Danish courts to celebrate Prince Alexander’s fourth birthday and Princess Isabella’s 13th birthday
Wonderful photos shared by Kensington Palace and Clarence House to celebrate Prince Louis’ second birthday on Thursday.
And finally, a giggle to lighten our spirits provided by the Duke of Cambridge and Blackadder’s General Melchett on Thursday night prior to weekly applause for all those providing front-line caring support. You’ll recognize some adorable little clappers at the end.
Photos from social media as indicated
We wrap up this week of celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s 94th birthday with a look back at one of her earliest hats, a wee bowler worn 88 years ago, worn for a lifelong pursuit she has described as her favourite.
Royal Hats 