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Monday, July 16, 2012

All The Queen's Hats

In the past months, we have been watching Queen Elizabeth II at many events -- the wedding of her grandson, the Diamond Jubilee, and many annual ceremonial events. We are constantly fascinated by her lovely hats.

Her hats cannot cover up her face, since that is why people come out -- to see her! So that means none of the big brims or fluttery veils that can be so flattering. And since she so often is climbing in and out of limos, they can't be too big. Or in danger of blowing off. However, her milliners certainly manage to come up with a wonderful and colorful selection of styles -- here are a selection of our favorites.

For the Silver Jubilee in 1977, The Queen's pink chapeau, decorated with 25 bells for the years in her reign, was designed by milliner Frederick Fox, who made more than 350 hats for Her Majesty.

At the Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, 2011

The Queen with the Duchess of Cambridge in Leicester

Boarding the Spirit of Chartwell for the Thames Procession

Both of the Queen's ensembles were created by her chief dresser-designer, Angela Kelly, who also made the creamy lemon outfit Her Majesty wore to the Royal Wedding.

At the Silver Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral, 5 June, 2012

Queen Elizabeth II in Northern Ireland, June 26, 2012, in Wedgwood Blue

Below, the pink number that is Victoria's all-time favorite, worn at Ascot, 2011.

Another view below:

Trooping the Colour, 2011.

A rainbow of colo(u)r:

The Queen at Epsom Derby, this hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan

A paler blue hat by Philip Somerville, also a long-time milliner to Her Majesty

The Queen rarely wears beige, brown or black, being more visible in her favorite colorful couture, but there are exceptions!

At Remembrance Day, November 13, 2011

Sometimes, while not on official duties, the Queen enjoys a headscarf!

Regalia of the Order of the Garter

The Real Thing in Headware

9 May, 2012 opening Parliament

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Windsor Greys Jubilee Statue Appeal

Private individuals in Windsor and Berkshire are seeking to raise funds for the Windsor Greys Jubilee project to raise a statue to a pair of Windsor Greys, the breed of horse that always draw the Queen's carriage, as well as all the Royal carriages - see photo below of the Greys pulling William and Kate's Wedding Carriage. Windsor Greys are not a specific breed of horse but are rather a name applied to a group of horses that are specially bred and selected according to appearance and temperament for the ceremonial duties of the British Monarchy. At present, about thirty Greys are in Royal service and are housed at the Royal Mews.

The statue project suffered a setback when the chosen artist, sculptor Althea Wynne, was killed in a car crash. Robert Rattray, a sculptor specializing in wildlife, will now carry the project forward. It is hoped that the bronze statue will be placed on the A308/A322 roundabout adjoining the Long Walk in Windsor and will commemorate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in the town of Windsor, as Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee is commemorated there by the statue of that monarch at the entrance of Windsor Castle.

Rosemary Ussher, one of the driving forces behind the campaign, told The Observer, "It is very important we recognise The Queen's contribution to our society, but the horses will now also be in memory of Althea."

You can donate by sending a donation to Windsor Greys Jubilee Appeal, 35 Queen's Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BQ or by clicking here.

Monday, June 4, 2012

The Diamond Jubilee Events

Tuesday's Events live from The Telegraph.

Reprise of Archbishop of Canterbury at the Service of Thanksgiving via BBC.

A few photos from Monday's Diamond Jubilee Concert: