Queen Elizabeth’s 25 best hats of all time, from florals to pastels
Queen Elizabeth’s 25 best hats of all time, from florals to pastels
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Queen Elizabeth II has sat on the throne for 70 years, and she’s worn some truly iconic hats along the way.
Throughout the decades, we’ve seen her millinery style change from smaller, veiled pieces to the signature wide-brimmed, brightly colored toppers royal fans know Her Majesty for today.
From floral-topped, brimmed styles to beribboned boaters and everything in between, we’re taking a look back at 25 of the best hat moments over the Queen’s reign. Getty
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Her Majesty often favored dainty hats in the 1950s, like this veiled style worn to the British Industries Fair. PA Images via Getty Images
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A feather-covered bathing cap-style hat was a fanciful choice for a 1959 school visit. Popperfoto via Getty Images
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The Queen rocked a floral-covered headpiece for a state visit with Thailand at Buckingham Palace in 1960. Getty Images
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Cheerful daisies were a fitting look to wear to a maternity hospital in 1962. Popperfoto via Getty Images
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During the 1970s, the monarch often favored turban styles like this sassy blue topper. Tim Graham Photo Library via Get
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A green hat topped with flowers was a colorful choice for her Silver Jubilee tour in 1977. Getty Images
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In 1977 she showed off an unusually shaped hat for a trip to Northern Ireland. Getty Images
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This gorgeous blue-and-green hat stood out on a 1982 tour of Fiji. Getty Images
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Visiting India in 1983, Her Majesty sported an architectural red hat trimmed with a bold flower. Getty Images
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She embraced autumn in a multicolored hat with feather plumes in 1984. Getty Images
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This bow-trimmed hot pink hat by Freddie Fox was a late-1980s winner for Her Majesty. Getty Images
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The bow and top of this colorful hat expertly matched the Queen’s dress on a 1993 tour of Cyprus. Getty Images
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The Queen wrapped up in a gold bow during a 1994 rugby championship. Getty Images
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She chose a rich purple, hydrangea-topped hat to unveil the Diana, Princess of Wales memorial fountain in 2004. AFP via Getty Images
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The Queen’s straw bucket-style hat for Easter 2007 was a fun departure from her usual styles. Getty Images
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Attending a tourism exhibition in 2008, The Queen chose a rich burgundy hat with feather trim. Getty Images
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Her Majesty was pretty in purple at Royal Ascot in June 2013, with this topper featuring an interesting floral detail both above and below the brim. Getty Images
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The Queen looked just peachy attending a 2014 church service in an elegant creamsicle-colored hat. Getty Images
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An elegant lace band trimmed the brim of the Queen’s hat instead of her usual flowers in this 2016 look. WireImage
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An autumnal gray and red palette complete with feathers proved a winner for the Queen at a 2016 horse race. Getty Images
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A 2017 garden party was the perfect occasion to break out bright yellow and blue florals. Getty Images
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Her Majesty cheered on the horses at 2018’s Epsom Derby in a lovely shade of lilac featuring pink floral trim. Getty Images
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The Queen was blooming lovely on day one of Royal Ascot in 2019, wearing a gorgeous blue hat to coordinate with her coat and floral dress. Getty Images
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Another 2019 Royal Ascot look featured a pale lime green hat trimmed with the same fabric as the Queen’s coat – and plenty of spring flowers. UK Press via Getty Images
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Queen Elizabeth attended Royal Ascot in 2021 wearing a gorgeous pink-and-mint floral creation. Getty Images
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