Unlock the Royal Hat Secrets: 50 Jaw-Dropping Moments You Didn’t See Coming!

Unlock the Royal Hat Secrets: 50 Jaw-Dropping Moments You Didn’t See Coming!

Ever wondered how a simple accessory like a hat could tell a story spanning nearly a century of royal style? From the bucket-shaped charm of Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon in the 1920s to the vibrant turbans and florals gracing Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana in later decades, royal hats aren’t just fashion—they’re statements, snapshots of culture, and whispers of personality. Dive into this fascinating timeline, where each hat not only crowns its wearer but captures a moment in history, tradition, and a bit of that royal flair we all secretly admire. Ready to stroll through decades of elegance, elegance with flair, and some downright jaw-dropping headpieces? Let’s get started! LEARN MORE

1

1920

Face, Photograph, Beauty, Black-and-white, Portrait, Nose, Hat, Monochrome, Smile, Monochrome photography,
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Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later, the Queen Mother) wearing a bucket-shaped hat with a chin strap.

2

1939

Photograph, Retro style, Snapshot, Black-and-white, Fashion, Monochrome, Vintage clothing, Headgear, Hat, Monochrome photography,
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Marina, Duchess of Kent, at the Epsom Races wearing a tilted hat with dangling pom-poms.

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3

1944

Photograph, Retro style, Vintage clothing, Portrait, Headgear, Lip, Headpiece, Hat, Fashion accessory, Photography,
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Then-Princess Elizabeth wearing a scallop hat while addressing the Governors Court at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children.

4

1956

White, Photograph, Black, Black-and-white, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Fashion, Headpiece, Smile, Photography,
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Princess Margaret in a layered, circular hat during a visit to Kenya.

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5

1970s

People, Smile, Headgear, Event, Elder, Tradition, Fashion accessory, Turban,
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The Queen Mother wears a pastel hat with triangle cutouts to match her chiffon suit.

6

1973

Headpiece, Green, Hair accessory, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Jewellery, Tradition, Tiara,
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Queen Elizabeth wears a green fabric hat with white flowers by milliner Simone Mirman.

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7

1973

Green, Leaf, Headband, Headgear, Hair accessory, Plant, Headpiece, Street fashion, Cap,
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Princess Margaret in a structured peacock feather hat at the Royal Ascot

8

1975

Clothing, Hat, Fashion, Headgear, Fashion accessory, Tradition, Sleeve, Visual arts, Model, Pattern,
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Princess Anne attends a garden party in a floppy green hat with a fabric band to match her dress.

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9

1977

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Arm, Street fashion, Headgear, Hand, Glasses, Crowd, Neck, Fashion accessory,
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The Queen wearing a blue turban-style hat in New Zealand.

10

1980

Green, Uniform, Military uniform, Smile, Headgear, Hat, Military, Fashion accessory, Soldier, Holiday,
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Queen Elizabeth at a horse show in a green-and-white floral hat to match her dress.

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11

1981

Hair, Fashion, Hairstyle, Street fashion, Ear, Chin, Hat, Headgear, Human, Fashion accessory,
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Queen Elizabeth wearing a rosy velvet hat with white piping in New Zealand.

12

1983

White, Veil, Bridal veil, Bridal accessory, Headgear, Fashion accessory, Headpiece, Photography, Hat, Hair accessory,
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Princess Diana in a baby blue cap with net veil and bow while touring Canada.

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13

1983

White, Clothing, Hat, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Sun hat, Headpiece, Hair accessory, Bonnet, Dress,
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Princess Diana in a traditional Klondike-style outfit on a visit to Canada.

14

1985

Hat, Botany, Sun hat, Smile, Headgear, Plant, Flower, Dress, Fashion accessory, Photography,
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Princess Diana in a baby pink John Boyd hat during a trip to Sicily.

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15

1988

Green, Hat, Headgear, Outerwear, Fashion accessory, Holiday, Costume, Fedora, Child, Sun hat,
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Princess Diana matches with Prince William during the Trooping the Colour in a bright green hat with white trim.

16

1989

Blue, Clothing, Hat, Smile, Headgear, Electric blue, Fashion accessory, Academic dress, Costume hat, Sun hat,
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Princess Diana in a Phillip Somerville blue turban hat with white brim while in Dubai.

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17

1991

Hair, Wig, Hairstyle, Red, Pink, Costume, Magenta, Headgear, Fashion accessory, Hair coloring,
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Princess Margaret in an extravagant feathered headpiece.

18

1993

Hat, Clothing, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Fedora, Sun hat, Jewellery, Smile, Costume accessory, Costume hat,
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Princess Diana wears a periwinkle-and-white hat with an exaggerated brim to attend a wedding.

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19

1998

Hat, Clothing, Sun hat, Fashion accessory, Fedora, Headgear, Fashion, Costume hat, Hatmaking, Costume accessory,
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Queen Elizabeth wears a blue linen hat with curled ribbon embellishments while on a trip to Malaysia.

20

2005

Hat, Headgear, Fedora, Plant, Smile, Fashion accessory, Flower, Costume,
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Queen Elizabeth attends a memorial service in a black linen hat with black-and-white pointed ribbon details.

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