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
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1920
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Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later, the Queen Mother) wearing a bucket-shaped hat with a chin strap.
2
1939
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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
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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
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Princess Margaret in a layered, circular hat during a visit to Kenya.
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5
1970s
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The Queen Mother wears a pastel hat with triangle cutouts to match her chiffon suit.
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1973
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Queen Elizabeth wears a green fabric hat with white flowers by milliner Simone Mirman.
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7
1973
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Princess Margaret in a structured peacock feather hat at the Royal Ascot
8
1975
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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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1977
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The Queen wearing a blue turban-style hat in New Zealand.
10
1980
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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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1981
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Queen Elizabeth wearing a rosy velvet hat with white piping in New Zealand.
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1983
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Princess Diana in a baby blue cap with net veil and bow while touring Canada.
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1983
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Princess Diana in a traditional Klondike-style outfit on a visit to Canada.
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1985
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Princess Diana in a baby pink John Boyd hat during a trip to Sicily.
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15
1988
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Princess Diana matches with Prince William during the Trooping the Colour in a bright green hat with white trim.
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1989
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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
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Princess Margaret in an extravagant feathered headpiece.
18
1993
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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
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Queen Elizabeth wears a blue linen hat with curled ribbon embellishments while on a trip to Malaysia.
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2005
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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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