Best Hats Ever Worn At British Royal Weddings

With every royal wedding comes some great hats or fascinators. As England gears up for two weddings in 2018 when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their “I dos” in May before Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tie the knot in October, we are excited to see what headpieces their guests will be wearing. In the past, we’ve seen some, um, memorable hats — like the ones worn by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011. The sisters were criticized for their over-the-top headpieces, but many times, the fascinators worn to these affairs are typically like works of art and complete a truly regal look. 1. Sartorially speaking, Princess Anne can do no wrong. Here she is on her way to Charles and Diana's wedding in a vibrant fascinator. Getty Images 2. While she wore the sparkling Spencer tiara on her wedding day, Princess Diana chose to wear a dainty peach-colored topper as she left on her honeymoon with Prince Charles. Getty Images 3. Here are the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in shades of blue and purple at the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Getty Images 4. Princess Diana stands out from the crowd in a wide-brimmed blue hat at the 1986 wedding of her brother-in-law Prince Andrew. Getty Images 5. Prince Harry in his pageboy outfit (complete with what appears to be a maroon velvet hat) at the wedding of his uncle Viscount Althorp in 1989. Getty Images 6. Princess Diana and Prince Harry walk to St. George's Chapel for the wedding of Lady Helen Windsor to Tim Taylor. Diana is decked out in green from head to toe for the occasion. Getty Images 7. Princess Diana is seen here in a blue-and-white hat at the wedding of Princess Margaret's son David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley and the Hon. Serena Stanhope. Getty Images 8. For her daughter Sarah's wedding, Princess Margaret wore a pale blue hat and dress. Here she is with her ex-husband, Lord Snowdon. Getty Images 9. The Queen Mother arrives at Prince Edward's wedding to Sophie Rhys-Jones in an all-purple ensemble complete with feathered hat. Getty Images 10. Queen Elizabeth II matched her mom in regal purple for the celebration. Getty Images 11. When Camilla tied the knot with Prince Charles in 2005, she wore a large cream-colored hat for the civil ceremony in Windsor. Getty Images 12. After the civil ceremony, Camilla had a full wardrobe change. Her second look featured an unusual gold headpiece, which resembled stalks of wheat. Getty Images 13. Princess Margaret's daughter Lady Sarah Chatto leaving Prince Charles's wedding to Camilla. Getty Images 14. Here's Princess Anne in a bright blue cap complete with a veil at her brother's wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles. Getty Images 15. Camilla's daughter Laura Lopes chose a metallic fascinator to wear to her mother's wedding. Getty Images 16. Prince Harry gives his granny a quick peck at the wedding of Peter Phillips to Autumn Kelly. For the occasion, the Queen stepped out in a statement-making hair accessory. Getty Images 17. Princess Beatrice's bold fascinators, like this butterfly-themed one that she wore to the wedding of Peter Phillips to Autumn Kelly, are legendary. Getty Images 18. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson arrives at Will and Kate's nuptials in a bold blue outfit complete with a boat-shaped fascinator and elbow-length gloves. Getty Images 19. Looking especially posh in a navy blue fascinator, fashion designer and erstwhile Spice Girl Victoria Beckham attends the royal wedding with her husband David. Getty Images 20. Princess Beatrice and Eugenie of York's fascinators at the royal wedding in 2011 were so over-the-top they even spawned a parody Facebook account. We can't wait to see what Beatrice wears to her sister's wedding in October. Getty Images 21. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in a jaunty blue cap at the royal wedding. Getty Images 22. For her grandson William's wedding day, the Queen chose a cheery yellow. Getty Images 23. Queen Sofia of Spain stands alongside then-Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia at the royal wedding of William and Catherine. Getty Images 24. Princess Anne celebrates the wedding of Prince William and Duchess Kate in a purple floral design. Getty Images 25. The mother-of-the-bride, Carole Middleton, looks radiant in a dove blue hat. Getty Images 26. Many members of foreign royal families attended Will and Kate's marriage ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden chose a peach-colored hat. Getty Images 27. Further proof that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall loves a good hat. Here she is at the royal wedding in 2011 wearing a wide-brimmed number for the celebration. Getty Images 28. Sophie, Countess of Wessex in all blush at the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall. Getty Images 29. Just a few months after her own nuptials, Duchess Kate wore a bespoke cream-colored fascinator by milliner Gina Foster to her cousin-in-law's wedding. Getty Images 30. Lady Sarah Chatto pairs a black hat with a cream outfit for Zara's nuptials. Getty Images 31. The Queen loves a bright look. Here she is in a peachy-pink coat and hat outfit for her granddaughter's big day. Getty Images 32. Mother-of-the-bride Princess Anne arrives at the wedding of her daughter Zara with a decorative flower ornament in her hair. Getty Images 33. Never one to miss up the opportunity to wear a striking headpiece, Princess Beatrice chose a vibrant blue fascinator for her cousin Zara's wedding. Getty Images 34. Now that's a headpiece. Camilla went all out with a floral design for Zara's wedding. Getty Images Credits: townandcountrymag.com and Wikipedia

Best Hats Ever Worn At British Royal Weddings

by Zack Walkter
5 years ago

9. The Queen Mother arrives at Prince Edward’s wedding to Sophie Rhys-Jones in an all-purple ensemble complete with feathered hat.

13. Princess Margaret’s daughter Lady Sarah Chatto leaving Prince Charles’s wedding to Camilla.

14. Here’s Princess Anne in a bright blue cap complete with a veil at her brother’s wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles.

15. Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes chose a metallic fascinator to wear to her mother’s wedding.

16. Prince Harry gives his granny a quick peck at the wedding of Peter Phillips to Autumn Kelly. For the occasion, the Queen stepped out in a statement-making hair accessory.