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This Week’s Extras

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Prince Harry was in military uniform to present new colours to the Royal Air Force on Thursday (Kensington Palace)

The annual Ringsted horse ceremony at Gråsten Palace was rained out last Sunday. Does anyone do cheery rain gear better than Queen Margrethe?

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Some noteworthy portraits released this week- Princess Märtha Louise in Spanish Vanity Fair in several matador (boater) hats and this beautifully dramatic shot of Flora Ogilvy in a black Garbo hat accompanied a recent interview.

Something we don’t often see from a member of the Imperial royal family- Princess Ayako of Takamado attended the Calgary Stampede in a Smithbuilt design, gifted to her in an official White Hat ceremony. Canadian readers may also enjoy this article about her stop in Victoria to visit friends from her time studying at Comosun College. The end of the article will make you smile (Victoria Times Colonist)

Some sweet hairbows from Amaia sported by a young princess on her visit to Poland and Germany this week

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Did any hats catch your eye this week? Here are the ones that drew my attention:

Spectacular feather and dotted net trimmed cocktail hat by Bundle McLaren
Sneak peek at Jane Taylor’s autumn collection includes this amazing laser cut brim
Wonderfully trimmed black straw boater by Jo Mareem Millinery
Sharp and chic large brimmed panama hats from Jill Courtemanche Millinery
Lovely pink straw hat from Jane Taylor
A white leather fedora from Christie Millinery

And this very refined design with wide mushroom brim from Rachel Trevor Morgan

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Photographer Paul Ratcliffe posted this reminder of an important anniversary on July 17 for the British Royal family- 100 years of officially being the House of Windsor.

Interesting articles on political dressing by the Cambridges this week in Poland and Germany (New York Times) and the British Royal Family’s dress code (BBC).

Lovely new portrait of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall released for Camilla’s 70th birthday this week

Amazing shot of Princess Anne with an Abyssinian Eagle Owl shared by the British Monarchy

Sweet photo of Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix released by the Danish royal court for Felix’s 15th birthday

And we end the week with this wonderful shot released yesterday for Prince George’s fourth birthday

Photo from Chris Bolan via The Calgary Stampede

Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday: Trooping the Colour

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Official celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday continued today with Trooping the Colour which was attended by most of the British royal family. Buckle up, dearest readers- we’re in for another spectacular day of royal hats! No one, however, stood out as much as the birthday girl who looked radiant in a new hat and coat.

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The hat is covered in the same vibrant harlequin green as Her Majesty’s silk wool coat with a short, upswept brim on one side and gently raised and shaped crown. The bright colour is contrasted with bright pink silk hydrangeas placed over the lower brim, studded with arrow trimmed green feathers.

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There’s no two ways about this- it is a BRIGHT hat. There is, however, a great sea of red uniforms at this event and this shade of green made the Queen pop out in the crowd, something not easy to do. Colour aside, I think the proportion and shape of this design are perfect for Her Majesty and the trim is simply exquisite. It’s a bright but very balanced hat that doesn’t overwhelm the petite monarch and I think it’s fantastic on her.

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Designer: Rachel Trevor Morgan
Previously Worn: This hat is new

The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her pale grey straw hat with upswept brim on one side. The hat is lavishly trimmed with ostrich feathers which wrap around the crown and cover the upper side of the brim. It’s a great hat to wear for a carriage ride (imagine those feathers happily swaying in the breeze!) and while the colour is not exciting, it’s a good choice to wear for someone else’s big day. We have seen this hat a lot and I was slightly disappointed not to see a new design today- I’ll have to keep my fingers crossed that Camilla has a new design waiting to show us at Ascot.

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Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: June 19, 2015; June 28, 2012; September 10, 2011; July 28, 2009; July 16, 2009; May 12, 2009; July 7, 2006; July 1, 2006; June 19, 2006

One of the big millinery surprises today was the hat worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate moved out of her cocktail hat comfort zone and wore a large saucer design with high, slice brim. In blush pink straw, the dramatic shape of this piece is emphasized with its trimming, a pair or large silk roses placed under the raised brim.

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It’s wonderful to see Kate try out a new millinery shape, especially one she wears so well. The scale of this piece is just right- large enough to make a statement but not too large to send it over the top (or draw too much attention away from the Queen). With her impeccable white coat dress (some of you will recognize it from Princess Charlotte’s christening last year) and side chignon, I think this hat makes for one of the best ensembles we have seen on Kate to date. Outstanding.

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Designer: Philip Treacy It is the OC 147 from SS 2016
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Princess Charlotte made her debut appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony in a wee pink hair bow. Adorable!

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Designer: Amaia. It is the small hairbow in dusky pink 

What do you think of these three pale hued hats at the service of thanksgiving today? We have lots of hats to cover today but I think these three get us off to a roaring start. I think the two new designs worn here by the Queen and by the Duchess of Cambridge are knock outs- what do you think?

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You can see hats worn by the York, Wessex and Philips families at this post, the hats of royal family members who attended in uniform at this post, and hats worn by remaining members of the extended British Royal Family at this post. Jump over to this post for a pair of hats worn to the Patron’s Lunch party, the event which draws this weekend of birthday celebrations to a close.
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Birthday of Princess Charlotte

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Royal HatsI’m interrupting coverage of this weekend`s royal celebrations in Sweden to share photos of a certain wee princess who turns one today. Kensington Palace released four photos for this occasion, all taken by the Duchess of Cambridge. The blue and pink hair bows (notice the match between bow and shoes in the third photo) are deliciously adorable, aren’t they?

Cambridge Family Enjoy Ski Holiday

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the weekend in the French Alps on a skiing holiday with their children. They released a number of wonderful photographs this morning that show Prince George and Princess Charlotte in darling knit wool hats.

A New Royal Hat Wearer in Great Britain

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As you have certainly already heard, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a new baby daughter this morning in London. At less than 12 hours old, the new Princess of Cambridge made her public début an hour ago sporting a beautiful cream knit hat.

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Designer: Spanish boutique Irulea
The little princess, whose name has not yet been released, thus becomes the youngest royal hat wearer here on Royal Hats! We will undoubtedly all have great fun following her hats in years to come.
I’m sure you join me in wishing our heartfelt congratulations to the Duke and Duchess, and to big brother Prince George.
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