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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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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Members of the British royal family and guests from various European royal houses gathered today at Westminster Abbey in London for a Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of the Duke of Einburgh.
Queen Elizabeth wore a coat and hat in deep forest green textured silk cloque fabric trimmed with claret velvet. The hat features a flat crown and upturned brim edged in the velvet, which is echoed on a cluster of leaves that trim the design on one side.
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Designer: I suspect it is Angela Kelly, made by Stella McLaren
Previously Worn: This hat is new
The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her textured black beret trimmed with a dark green mottled feather.
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Designer: Philip Treacy. Coat dress by Fiona Clare Couture.
Previously Worn: Nov 5, 2011; May 8, 2020; May 1, 2019; May 22, 2012; Nov 20, 2010; Nov 14, 2010; May 5, 2010; Dec 14, 2009; Nov 5, 2009; Oct 9, 2009; Dec 2, 2008; Dec 14, 2007
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a black straw boater hat with woven straw braid brim trimmed with an ivory satin cord hatband and a spray of ivory and taupe feathers.
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Designer: Mayer Boater by Awon Golding for Lock and Co. Dress by Alessandra Rich.
Previously Worn: This hat is new.
Princess Beatrice wore a burgundy halo bandeau trimmed with monochrome silk flowers and leaves and a navy birdcage veil.
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Designer: Justine Bradley-Hill. Coat by Nonoo Lyons.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Princess Eugenie wore a black beaded bandeau headpiece with detachable black silk bow.
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Designer: Emily London. Dress by Erdem.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
The Countess of Wessex wore a new peaked bandeau with large back bow in black crepe.
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Designer: Jane Taylor. It is the Oversized Black Bow Band. Suzannah London velvet coat.
Previously Worn: This headpiece is new.
Lady Louise Windsor Lady Louise Windsor repeated her navy satin covered button percher trimmed with satin and beaded Rouleaux twists and velvet flowers.
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Designer: Emily London. Ralph Lauren dress and Sandro Paris jacket.
Previously Worn: Jun 8, 2019; Apr 21, 2019; Oct 12, 2018
Princess Anne topped her dark green dress and coat with a flat fabric covered pillbox with ruffled bow.
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Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: Mar 29, 2012; Nov 1992; Jul 31, 1998 and undoubtedly more
Savannah Phlips wore a navy ruched headband while her younger sister, Isla, wore a knotted one in a navy floral print from Joules.
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Zara Tindall paired an inky blue collared coat with a matching halo bandeau trimmed with rolled organdie leaves. Her eldest daughter Mia wore a headband wrapped in midnight blue velvet ribbon.
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Designer: Bee Smith. Coat by Laura Green London.
Previously Worn: Zara’s headpiece is new.
Hats are never the main story at events such as these; it is wonderful to see this family gathered to remember someone who clearly meant a great deal to them all.
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In early 1947, Princess Elizabeth accompanied her parents and sister on a tour to Africa. During the visit, she wore this unique design with raised pinched brim trimmed the same dotted blue silk as her dress.
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Princess Elizabeth in a hat with sharply upturned brim backed by bows for a July 3, 1946 visit to the Princess Margaret Rose Children’s Hospital at Fairmilehead, Edinburgh.
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