The British Royal Family attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen ‘s Platinum Jubilee today at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Sadly, the Queen was not well enough to attend the event. The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her ecru straw hat with angular crown and wide, sidesweeping brim. The hat is trimmed with a finely pleated cream and the most delicate lace applique cutout flowers
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The juxtaposition of the hat’s angular crown with those exquisite lace flowers has always given this design such interest and its pairing today with Camilla’s ecru silk coat with detailed platinum embroidery works oh so well. Of course, the colour does not make a statement like other hats we’ll see today but it’s a beautifully layered ensemble.
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Designer: Philip Treacy
Previously Worn: Jun 8, 2019; June 20, 2018; May 22, 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a pale yellow straw saucer hat trimmed with large silk roses and jinsin twists.
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It’s a great design, the sleek and very smooth lines of the top of the hat contrasting so well with the trim beneath its raised side. The hat and dress also pair beautifully (brilliant move making the hat a shade lighter than the dress), although I think in this case, I’d have preferred Kate’s hair partially down to give a little contrast to the overall look.
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Designer: OC 908 from Philip Treacy SS 2022. Emilia Wickstead dress.
Previously Worn: This hat is new.
Duchess of Sussex wore a pale grey hat with curved brim and shallow crown. The hat looks to be made of crin braid which is also used for a slim hatband that ties in a side bow
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The hat falls a bit flat for me but leaves Meghan’s beautifully tailored coat the clear star of the ensemble.
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Designer: Stephen Jones. Coat by Dior
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Princess Beatrice wore a hat described by the designer as a “striking silk percher hat. Silk covered base, adorned with a double silk bow.”
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The periwinkle shade is glorious on Beatrice, as is the hat’s pairing with her dress in a slightly more denim shade of blue. The hat’s lines show off the sheen of the silk and the stitching on those bows sets them off so well. It’s such a great hat for Beatrice. Bravo!
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Designer: Silk Bow Percher by Juliette Botterill. Dress by Beulah London.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Princess Eugenie topped a vibrant orange dress with a black sinamay button percher trimmed with a sculptural twisted bow that splays over the design.
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The pairing of orange dress and black accessories is a bold and brave one that Eugenie carries off well. It’s a modern look emphasized by the unique bow on the hat.
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Designer: bespoke Ophelia Pillbox by Emily London. Dress by Emilia Wickstead.
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I think we’re off to a great start- what do you think of this first group of hats today in London?
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