10 times the Queen proved the importance of a stylish hat
The Queen not only leads the way as England’s figurehead but she has also proved to be a pioneer in her hat fashion.
Although she wears a lot of hats metaphorically, she also wore a fair share of hats literally to conduct her royal duties. Over the last 50 years she has worn over 5, 000 hats so if you ever need to some inspiration on how to style an outfit with the perfect hat, then here is a classic fashion guide.
1. Taken in 1949, the then-Princess as being escorted by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, from an airport.
2. Taken in Australia in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II stood on the balcony of Government House.
3. Taken in 1954, before the Queen departed from Australia.
4. Taken in 1982, the Queen takes a photo on a trip to Tuvalu.
5. Taken in 1980, the Queen attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
6. The Queen matches her hat and dress with a green floral-inspired print.
7. Taken in 1982, during a visit to the Solomon Isles.
8. Taken in 1989, the Queen visits Swansea, Wales.
9. Taken in 1989, during a visit to the Selangor Turf Club in Malaysia.
10. The Queen wears a feathered hourglass-teardrop hat.