While the colourful ladies’ hats at Ascot get most attention, the event just wouldn’t be the same if men did not wear top hats. Reader (and Royal Hats’ revered expert on top hats) Chicago Chuck noticed Peter Philips in a silk topper years ago that no longer seems to be worn and suggested a retrospective on his hats to investigate further. Today, therefore, we look at all of the top hats Peter has worn to Royal Ascot:
1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002:
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Grey felt top hat with black hatband and unique pink-tinged brim binding
2007 and 2008:
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Antique (notice the wear on the brim) black silk top hat
2012:
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Different taupey-grey with black hatband and less curved brim with much narrower brim binding
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Black felt hat with taller, slightly fluted crown, curved brim bound in wider brim binding and black ribbon hatband
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The same black felt hat
For another retrospective of Royal Ascot hats, jump over to this previously published post featuring Princess Eugenie
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