Queen Elizabeth II in a hat with the most wonderfully shaped brim on July 20, 1952 for a visit to Hemel Hempstead to lay the foundation stone of St Barnabas Church.
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Princess Elizabeth attended the rededication of the Festival Church, St John-the- Evangelist on April 26, 1951 in a brimless draped hat with dramatic fan at the side. She had worn the hat in October the previous year for Princess Anne’s christening.
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In May 1948, Princess Elizabeth was accompanied by her new husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, to France, her first trip outside the Commonwealth and without her parents. The couple are photographed here on May 14 receiving the great cordon of the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre. Princess Elizabeth wore a draped hat trimmed with flowers and an exquisite veil.
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Service of Thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh: Royal Guests
The Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh held yesterday at Westminster Abbey was attended by numerous cousins and colleagues from various European royal houses.
Queen Máxima repeated a rounded black felt beret with knotted applique trim worn on the back of her head in the style of a pillbox.
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Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: Jan 27, 2020
Princess Beatrix joined those in Edinburgh green. The gently domed crown on her brimmed hat was wrapped in three layers of sinamay that were tucked over the other on the side to form a beautiful layered hatband.
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Designer: likely Suzanne Molijn
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Queen Margrethe repeated a chic grey felt trilby trimmed with a black, white and grey feather pompom on the side.
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Designer: likely Per Falk Hansen
Previously Worn: Sep 29, 2019; Oct 28, 2014; May 15, 2014; Oct 1, 2013; May 1, 2013; Oct 7, 2008
Queen Mathilde wore a black draped halo bandeau headpiece with dotted birdcage veil.
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Designer: Elisa headband by Fabienne Delvigne. Coat by Meer Couture.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Queen Letizia topped a stunning coat dress with a green velvet covered teardrop percher hat raised at the back. The design is trimmed with a bow in the same crepe as the dress and a black tulle veil.
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Designer: Balel by Isabel Terroso
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Queen Silvia repeated a black straw hat with upfolded brim and rounded crown simply trimmed with a hatband and flat, looped bow twist.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: July 12, 2017; April 17, 2017; April 1, 2017; March 16, 2013;
Princess Christina of Sweden wore a black cloche with rounded crown and curved, extended brim trimmed with a wide velvet hatband anchored with a large buckle.
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Previously Worn: May 11, 2017 and others
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, wore a peaked grey bandeau headpiece trimmed with a black leaf on the side.
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Designer: Kristina Dragomir
Previously Worn: Oct 19, 2019
Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia wore a black felt Garbo style hat.
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece repeated a navy sinamay pillbox with slim bow at the base.
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Previously Worn: June 25, 2016; May 19, 2012; April 14, 2011; April 16, 2010;
Crown Princess Marie-Chantal wore a black looped bow fascinator with crystal studded veil.
Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new
Princess Nina of Greece wore a navy blue felt rounded pillbox
We have not seen such a well attended royal event in over two years, something that attests to the respect and affection held for the late Duke. How lovely has it been to see so many royal hats?!
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The Queen’s 1947 visit to Africa was momentous for several reasons- it was the first state visit since 1939 and the outbreak of World War II and would be the last for Princess Elizabeth before announcing her engagement. She celebrated her 21st birthday in South Africa, broadcasting a coming-of-age speech that defined her commitment to a life of service. Another one of the memorable hats worn on the visit was this bright yellow design with curved brim trimmed in organza ruffles.
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