In many periods of history, the hat was considered a fundamental part of women’s clothing. After all, it was considered improper for a woman to show her hair in public. In the 1950s, this tradition changed and hats were no longer mandatory, becoming a beauty accessory for formal events. Today, this prop is becoming a kind of royal trademark.
O incredible.club selected some of the most memorable royal hats of recent years. Read until the end. At the bonusfind out why a “not at all royal” hat graces the head of a true queen.
1. Princess Beatrice
One of the “scene stealers” during the royal wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine (Kate Middleton), Duchess of Cambridge, in 2011 was this sculptural pink hat worn by Princess Beatrice. The piece was later auctioned on eBay, raising over $108,000 for the charity.
2. Lady Di
Princess Diana wowed crowds during a royal tour of Christchurch, New Zealand, not only with her infectious smile and charisma, but also her flamboyant hat, made by John Boyd.
3. Kate Middleton
The understated lavender hat worn by Kate during the Trooping the Color ceremony in 2012 perfectly complemented her embroidered floral gown. The annual event marks the Queen’s official birthday.
4. Queen Elizabeth II
Speaking of the Queen, in 1973, Her Royal Majesty graced the Royal Ascot horse race wearing a mint green silk headdress with white ribbon details. She completed her look with a classic pearl necklace and lapel brooch.
5. Princess Eugenie
Since 1711, Royal Ascot has been considered one of the most exclusive annual events on the British social calendar. In 2010, Princess Eugenie made a grand entrance at this event when she appeared in this stunning pink bow hat.
6. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall paid homage to the Royal Air Force (RAF) uniform by donning the forces’ colors on her eccentric hat. She wore the flashy Saturn-style rings prop while receiving the Freedom Scroll on behalf of RAF Halton.
7. Queen Letizia of Spain
The Queen of Spain sported a yellow look when she appeared at Buckingham Palace in 2017 for a state visit by the King and Queen of the Iberian country. The occasion marked the first state visit of Spain’s current monarchs, King Felipe and Queen Letizia. The previous visit was 31 years ago.
8. Princess Victoria of Sweden
It’s hard to decide between what caught the most attention when Princess Victoria attended a royal wedding in Luxembourg: her husband, Prince Daniel, or the beige beret with mesh veils and monochrome roses.
9. Sophie, Countess of Wessex
The Countess of Wessex made her name after donning some of the finest royal hats. This white feathered white one, which she wore to the National Health Service’s seventieth anniversary in 2018, is no exception.
10. Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark
She is not nicknamed the “coolest queen in the world” for nothing. At 75 years old, the monarch is not afraid to be bold in her fashion choices. For example, during a state visit to London, she wore this dramatic wide-brimmed black feathered hat that would stop any royal guard in her tracks.
11. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
The ever-elegant Queen of the Netherlands updated her hat collection when she graced the 2019 Royal Ascot event. The detailed, pearl-embellished leaves were a sight to behold from any angle.
12. Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
At the 2004 wedding of Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano in Madrid, Princess Märtha Louise did not skimp on bright colors, pairing her lemon yellow dress with a vibrant red hat. She completed her look with a ruby necklace.
13. Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice may be forever remembered for sporting some of the most striking and unforgettable hats during royal events. For example, at the wedding of Peter Phillips — Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandson — to Autumn Kelly, the princess wore this fascinating butterfly hat.
14. Anne, Princess Royal
When Princess Anne, the only child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, attended the National Thanksgiving Service in honor of the Queen’s 90th birthday, she graced the event with her black and white hat and touches of mauve.
15. Princess Miriam of Hungary
Anyone who thinks wearing something plain and white is boring clearly hasn’t seen Princess Miriam’s delicate hat, worn at Prince Guillaume’s wedding to Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg. The exaggerated but soft, wavy bows of her hat highlighted the pearl work of her dress.
BONUS: Oprah, the “queen of interviews”
The “queen of interviews” also rocked the hat when she attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. She wore this retro pink floral with feathers, sophisticated yet eye-catching.
If you were royalty, would you wear simple, minimalist hats, or would you be more daring? What would your style be? We look forward to your comments!
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