During the 1977 visit to New Zealand and Silver Jubilee tour, Queen Elizabeth wore this white diagonal pillbox with blue plaid strip and bow.
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We wish Queen Queen Elizabeth a very Happy 96th birthday today with a look back at a capulet hat with sharply upturned white brim and avocado plaid fabric covered crown she wore to the 1976 Montreal Olympics (where Princess Anne was a competitor) and on the 1977 tour of New Zealand.
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During the 1975 state visit to Japan and 1977 Silver Jubilee tour, Queen Elizabeth wore this lilac cloche with rolled brim entirely covered in lilac silk blossoms. It’s a textural statement piece that contrasted with the hats with sleeker lines she was also introducing at the time.
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Queen Elizabeth wore this uniquely shaped hat (does anyone else see a flying saucer?!) during state visits to Japan and Mexico in 1975. She repeated it on June 29, 1977 on a visit to Portsmouth during her Silver Jubilee tour of Great Britain.
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Members of the British royal family gathered at Windsor Castle yesterday to attend Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel.
The Duchess of Cambridge repeated a denim blue crepe pleated bandeau circle headpiece. The design is ruched around the back with waved bow tails. The pleated texture of the bandeau works so well in contrast with the smooth lines of the coat dress, as do the different shades of blue paired in the same ensemble.
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Designer: “Diamond Pleated Headband” by Jane Taylor. Coat dress by Emilia Wickstead.
Previously Worn: Jan 6, 2019
Princess Eugenie repeated a blush veiled bandeau headpiece. The design is wrapped in stitched strips that lend subtle textural contrast and made a lovely counterpoint to her floral dress.
Designer: “Galilea” headpiece by Emily London. Dress by Peter Pilotto
Previously Worn: Nov 21, 2021
The Countess of Wessex repeated an electric blue straw ringed saucer percher trimmed with stiffened lace and curled quills. In the past, Sophie has paired this hat with a sold blue dress I think this vibrant patterned frock made a far more striking combination.
Designer: Jane Taylor. Soler London dress.
Previously Worn: July 1, 2016; July 2, 2013; June 18, 2013
Lady Louise Windsor repeated a stemmed ivory felt beret.
Designer: “Ivory Felt Beret” by Jane Taylor. Hush dress.
Previously Worn: Dec 25, 2021
Savannah Phillips repeated a navy ruched headband while her younger sister, Isla, repeated a navy floral knotted Joules headband.
Previously Worn: Mar 29, 2022
Zara Tindall topped her dotted navy dress with a navy and white leather ringed pillbox percher hat. The design is trimmed with navy and white layered veil and a spray of white leather flowers. Her eldest daughter, Mia, wore a ruched navy headband.
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Designer: “Mrs. Misselthwaite Two Tone Button” from JBH Millinery. LK Bennett London dress. Styled by Annie Miall.
Previously Worn: This design is new.
Margarita Armstrong-Jones repeated the dress and gold feather bandeau headpiece her mother wore to Princess Eugenie’s wedding five years ago. I love to see royal wardrobe shares and this is a great look for her.
Designer: Rachel Trevor Morgan AW 2018
Previously Worn: by her mother on Oct 12, 2018
Lady Sarah Chatto repeated an ecru textured straw cloche with extended brim. Sarah alternates wearing this hat with the brim entirely facing downward or folding it up around the front, as she did yesterday.
Designer: likely Stephen Jones
Previously Worn: May 18, 2019 ; June 18, 2012; June 15, 2006; June 4, 2002; June 10, 2001; July 11, 2000;
While the Queen’s presence was missed, it was lovely to see another group of hats for Easter this year. Which designs stood out most to you?
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