Hats Off & Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II!

  • The newly appointed Queen Elizabeth II wears her coronation crown<br>(original made by Garrard & Co. in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II), comprised of 444 precious stones.
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    Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953

    The newly appointed Queen Elizabeth II wears her coronation crown
    (original made by Garrard & Co. in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II), comprised of 444 precious stones.
  • While attending a garden party in Sierra Leone, the Queen opted to wear a beautiful hat that featured a leaf motif.
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    Queen Elizabeth II Wears a Leaf Hat in Sierra Leone, 1961

    While attending a garden party in Sierra Leone, the Queen opted to wear a beautiful hat that featured a leaf motif.
  • A portrait of the Queen taken in 1965 shows off her incredible feathered headdress while attending Holy Week.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in a feathered headdress, April 1965

    A portrait of the Queen taken in 1965 shows off her incredible feathered headdress while attending Holy Week.
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  • While attending a royal celebration, Her Majesty adorned her head with a crown full of flowers.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in a floral cap, 1967

    While attending a royal celebration, Her Majesty adorned her head with a crown full of flowers.
  • The royal wears a hat by milliner Simone Mirman while out in and about in her home country, circa 1973.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in a green jacket and beribboned hat, 1973

    The royal wears a hat by milliner Simone Mirman while out in and about in her home country, circa 1973.
  • A thinking woman's pose! The Queen and Prince Philip look retro fabulous during a state visit to Mexico in 1975.
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    Queen Elizabeth II wears a polkadot yellow turban, 1975

    A thinking woman's pose! The Queen and Prince Philip look retro fabulous during a state visit to Mexico in 1975.
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  • Chic alert! Her Majesty wears a pillbox hat adorned with a blue sash to match her ladylike blue and white dress, white gloves, pearls, and retro sunglasses.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in New Zealand, 1977

    Chic alert! Her Majesty wears a pillbox hat adorned with a blue sash to match her ladylike blue and white dress, white gloves, pearls, and retro sunglasses.
  • While attending a summer polo match, the Queen was a bright spot in a sunshine-yellow hue with a matching hat adorned with floral accents.
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    Queen Elizabeth II Wears a Yellow Hat, June 2007

    While attending a summer polo match, the Queen was a bright spot in a sunshine-yellow hue with a matching hat adorned with floral accents.
  • During a tour of Canada in 2010, the Queen opted for a structured blue hat with white bow to attend the International Fleet Review in Halifax.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in Canada, June 2010

    During a tour of Canada in 2010, the Queen opted for a structured blue hat with white bow to attend the International Fleet Review in Halifax.
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  • While on a state visit to the Middle East, opted for a beautiful polkadot lilac dress with matching hat.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in Oman, 2010

    While on a state visit to the Middle East, opted for a beautiful polkadot lilac dress with matching hat.
  • Her Majesty would only wear her best looks to visit her grandson, Prince William, in RAF Valley where he was stationed a search and rescue pilot in 2011. Holding onto her hat to brave the gale winds, she offered a warm smile while dressed in head-to-toe scarlet.
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    Queen Elizabeth II in 2011

    Her Majesty would only wear her best looks to visit her grandson, Prince William, in RAF Valley where he was stationed a search and rescue pilot in 2011. Holding onto her hat to brave the gale winds, she offered a warm smile while dressed in head-to-toe scarlet.
  • Only the best will do when one's grandson gets married! For the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, the Queen chose a cheery yellow ensemble and paired it with a structured topper adorned with silk yellow roses.
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    Queen Elizabeth II at the royal wedding, 2011

    Only the best will do when one's grandson gets married! For the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, the Queen chose a cheery yellow ensemble and paired it with a structured topper adorned with silk yellow roses.
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  • When attending a multi-faith reception that features members of the Christian, Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities, one really needs a look that will speak to the masses. Hence, her Majesty accessorized her red suit with a hat featuring a fashion-forward spiky plume of feathers.
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    Queen Elizabeth II wears a red hat with feathers, February 2012

    When attending a multi-faith reception that features members of the Christian, Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities, one really needs a look that will speak to the masses. Hence, her Majesty accessorized her red suit with a hat featuring a fashion-forward spiky plume of feathers.
  • Showing an extra bit of flair, the Queen chose a two-tone topper that matched the lapel and buttons on her coat.
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    Queen Elizabeth II's black and magenta hat, March 2012

    Showing an extra bit of flair, the Queen chose a two-tone topper that matched the lapel and buttons on her coat.
  • The Queen arrives at the Chelsea Pier on June 3, 2012 in London, England for the Diamond Jubilee. It was only the second time in the history of the UK that country celebrated the Diamond Jubilee (or 60th anniversary) of a monarch. For the momentus ocassion, Her Majesty selected an architectural headpiece adorned with paillettes.
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    Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Chelsea Pier, June 2012

    The Queen arrives at the Chelsea Pier on June 3, 2012 in London, England for the Diamond Jubilee. It was only the second time in the history of the UK that country celebrated the Diamond Jubilee (or 60th anniversary) of a monarch. For the momentus ocassion, Her Majesty selected an architectural headpiece adorned with paillettes.
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  • Perhaps her horse was winning? Or maybe she really loved her colorblocked look that day. Either way, her Majesty was clearly thrilled to be out and about in a pink and black ensemble worn with her signature pearls.
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    Queen Elizabeth II smiles while attending the races, 2012

    Perhaps her horse was winning? Or maybe she really loved her colorblocked look that day. Either way, her Majesty was clearly thrilled to be out and about in a pink and black ensemble worn with her signature pearls.
  • In the most recent photograph of the Queen, her Majesty does not abandon her penchant for color in a royal blue coat with a matching hat featuring red trim.
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    Queen Elizabeth II wears royal blue and red, April 2015

    In the most recent photograph of the Queen, her Majesty does not abandon her penchant for color in a royal blue coat with a matching hat featuring red trim.
The newly appointed Queen Elizabeth II wears her coronation crown<br>(original made by Garrard & Co. in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II), comprised of 444 precious stones.
While attending a garden party in Sierra Leone, the Queen opted to wear a beautiful hat that featured a leaf motif.
A portrait of the Queen taken in 1965 shows off her incredible feathered headdress while attending Holy Week.
While attending a royal celebration, Her Majesty adorned her head with a crown full of flowers.
The royal wears a hat by milliner Simone Mirman while out in and about in her home country, circa 1973.
A thinking woman's pose! The Queen and Prince Philip look retro fabulous during a state visit to Mexico in 1975.
Chic alert! Her Majesty wears a pillbox hat adorned with a blue sash to match her ladylike blue and white dress, white gloves, pearls, and retro sunglasses.
While attending a summer polo match, the Queen was a bright spot in a sunshine-yellow hue with a matching hat adorned with floral accents.
During a tour of Canada in 2010, the Queen opted for a structured blue hat with white bow to attend the International Fleet Review in Halifax.
While on a state visit to the Middle East, opted for a beautiful polkadot lilac dress with matching hat.
Her Majesty would only wear her best looks to visit her grandson, Prince William, in RAF Valley where he was stationed a search and rescue pilot in 2011. Holding onto her hat to brave the gale winds, she offered a warm smile while dressed in head-to-toe scarlet.
Only the best will do when one's grandson gets married! For the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, the Queen chose a cheery yellow ensemble and paired it with a structured topper adorned with silk yellow roses.
When attending a multi-faith reception that features members of the Christian, Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities, one really needs a look that will speak to the masses. Hence, her Majesty accessorized her red suit with a hat featuring a fashion-forward spiky plume of feathers.
Showing an extra bit of flair, the Queen chose a two-tone topper that matched the lapel and buttons on her coat.
The Queen arrives at the Chelsea Pier on June 3, 2012 in London, England for the Diamond Jubilee. It was only the second time in the history of the UK that country celebrated the Diamond Jubilee (or 60th anniversary) of a monarch. For the momentus ocassion, Her Majesty selected an architectural headpiece adorned with paillettes.
Perhaps her horse was winning? Or maybe she really loved her colorblocked look that day. Either way, her Majesty was clearly thrilled to be out and about in a pink and black ensemble worn with her signature pearls.
In the most recent photograph of the Queen, her Majesty does not abandon her penchant for color in a royal blue coat with a matching hat featuring red trim.

All hail the Queen! Happy 89th birthday to her Royal Majesty. A reliable Taurus who has seen Britain through world wars, economic hardship, international scandals, weddings, funerals, and the Olympics, Queen Elizabeth II is also known for chic monotone ensembles and expansive collection of hats. It’s estimated that she’s worn over 5,000 chic toppers throughout her reign. These are some of our favorite headpieces that she's worn from over the past six decades.

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