Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 52

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In 1963, Queen Elizabeth wore this turban edged in spiky silk leaves on multiple occasions- in Sydney and Canberra during the March Australian visit, to open New Zealand House in London on May 9, and  at Goodwood racecourse on on the 2nd of August.

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This Week’s Extras

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On Tuesday, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence attended a Service of Remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. Tomorrow, we’ll look at hats Princess Anne has worn on her visit to Australia.
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The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week (see the comments for more):


Lovely to hear the Duchess of Cornwall’s passion for reading

Easter greetings from Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, along with encouragement for us all to do our bit in making a positive contribution in our community

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Grand National 2022

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The annual three-day Grand National steeplechase took place over the weekend at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, attended by several royal spectators. On Thursday, Princess Anne repeated her burgundy velvet bucket hat with navy piping for a day out at the races.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: Mar 13, 2019;  Jan 27, 2019 
Zara Tindall attended the races on Friday in a beret percher covered in silver metallic paper straw trimmed with a sculptural twisted bow in orange paraisal. With her emerald jacket, the hat topped a vibrantly colour blocked ensemble.

Designer: Camilla Rose ‘Gala’ design. Blazer by Mango. Styled by Annie Miall. 
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On Saturday, the Duchess of Cornwall repeated her tan wool hat with ruched crown and faux fur brim.
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Designer: Lock & Co
Previously Worn:  Nov 20, 2021; Oct 2, 2019; Mar 13, 2019; Nov 23, 2018;  Mar 14, 2018;  Nov 24, 2017;  Nov 26, 2016; Mar 29, 2015; Feb 13, 2015; Dec 3, 2014; Nov 30, 2014; Mar 12, 2014

Also on Saturday, Zara Tindall wore a wide brimmed dark blue tweed covered boater with statement rose trim. Her suit and magenta blouse brilliantly picked up the colours of the hat, it’s wonderful dimensional texture making me wonder why we don’t see more royal hats covered in tweed!

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Designer: Justine Bradley Hill. Suit by Lalage, blouse by Monsoon. Styled by Annie Miall. 
Previously Worn: This hat is new

Which hats here stood out most to you?

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Platinum Jubilee Countdown: 53

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In May 1962 and June 1963 Queen Elizabeth wore this unique brimmed hat in beige-pink crin layered stripes on visits to Amsterdam and Lord’s Cricket Ground for the first match of the inaugural Wisden Trophy.

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Dutch Monarchs Visit Dune and Bulb Region

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited the Dune and Bulb region in northern South Holland on Thursday.

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For this day of visits to tulip companies, football club FC Lisse, Noordwijk’s Space Campus and tourism developments in Katwijk, Queen Máxima repeated a large rounded pillbox hat covered in navy fabric.

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The classic hat is such a great compliment to the beautiful lace trimmed dress, a piece you can see in better detail below or and at Josine Droogendijk’s wonderful blog on Máxima’s fashion. The sleek lines of the hat elevated the sophistication of the ensemble, its dark hue standing out so well amidst the many colourful tulips.

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Designer: Bettina Thomas. Dress by Oscar de la Renta and coat by Natan.
Previously Worn: Nov 8, 2013 

It’s been nearly a decade since we first saw this hat- what are your thoughts on its outing this week?

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