The Danish Royal Family welcomed Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Mrs.Gül yesterday for a state visit to Denmark. To greet the Turkish couple at the airport, Queen Margrethe repeated her white flat disk hat trimmed with white fur. This remains one of my favourite of Margrethe’s hats although the whole look is a bit too icy white, in my opinion, for the start of spring.
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: April 4, 2013; February 3, 2013; January 14, 2012
Crown Princess Mary repeated a grey calot hat with leaf trim on one side. Her hairstyle complimented this hat beautifully; I also thought this hat was an understated compliment to Mary’s grey coat and black dress. I’m not usually a fan of closely fitting calot hats (they look like helmets!) but I thought this one was very fitting for today’s welcome ceremony.
Designer: unknown. My guess is Susanne Juul
Previously Worn: January 14, 2012
Princess Marie topped off her tailored coat with a pink cocktail hat. This hat, comprised of multiple petals and a feather pouf center, was far from understated but I suppose it worked well enough on Marie. Again, I thought her low side chignon was the perfect hairstyle for this hat. It is nice to see Marie in some colour although I’m just not sure this hat was the right one for this event.
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: I believe this headpiece is new.
Princess Benedikte looked elegant in a brimless black hat trimmed with a spray of black feathers. I think I may have preferred a navy hat with her coat and dress but this hat is lovely on her, especially with that hit of fuchsia lipstick.
Designer: unknown. My guess is again, Susanne Juul
Previously Worn: March 9, 2006; February 2, 2005
It’s lovely to see the whole Danish royal family in attendance at these events. Which royal hat was your favourite today?
Photos from Nikolai Linares via BT.dk and Patrick van Katwijk via Dutch Photo Press
Queen Margrethe of Denmark celebrates her 74th birthday today. As she is an accomplished painter and costume designer, it’s no surprise that Queen Margrethe wears more vibrant and creative hats than many other royals. I love her fearless style even though some of her fashion experiments are less than successful (remember this?). Danish milliner Susanne Juul is responsible for many of the beautiful hats worn by Princess Benedikte and Crown Princess Mary and I would love to see her clean, modern style and interesting shapes on Queen Margrethe. I think this modified fedora with a wrapped, textured crown in lilac straw would be striking on Queen Margrethe. As we celebrate her birthday today, what hat would you like to see this creative Queen wear?
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