The Queen's colourful hat collection! Her most stylish headpieces over the years


Her Majesty loves to accessorise with a vibrant hat


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March 15, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a pink suit and hat with floral design.

The Queen knows how to choose a fabulous hat! For years we've been treated to a plethora of stunning headpieces from our wonderful Monarch Elizabeth - from vibrant pinks to sunny yellows and elegant blues. Her Majesty loves to adorn her hats with floral detail, adding that extra-special touch. The Queen certainly doesn't need to wear a crown to make her mark in the royal fashion world.

Take a look at the Queen's most stylish hats in the photographs below...

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a blue dress and hat, with a star brooch.

The Queen looked so chic in this matching blue hat and dress coat at the 2019 Investec Derby Festival.

Queen Elizabeth II in a pink suit and hat, smiling and holding a black handbag.

Her Majesty wore this gorgeous pink hat with chiffon ruffle detail on 5 May 2019 as she met veterens during commemorations for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Queen Elizabeth II in a green coat and matching hat, standing outdoors.

A beret style in green matched the Queen's emerald brooch in this vintage shot. 

Queen Elizabeth II wearing a blue floral hat and white gloves, waving.

Queen Elizabeth had a blue floral moment while waving from the balcony of the Broadway Theatre during a day of engagements in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a red hat with a flower, red coat, and pearl necklace.

Yes, those are velvet roses – and yes they looked perfect adorning Queen Elizabeth's hat during her visit to the RAF. 

Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton smiling at an event, both wearing elegant hats and formal attire.

Duchess Kate took a nod from Queen Elizabeth and wore an elegant topper during the Diamond Jubilee in Nottingham. 

Queen Elizabeth II in pink suit and hat, holding flowers, surrounded by crowd.

Here we see the Queen looking stunning in bubblegum pink during a royal meet and greet in Kent, England. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a yellow polka-dot dress and turban, holding a white purse, with a man in a suit.

We love this look! Queen Elizabeth sported polka dots from head to toe during her trip to Mexico in 1975. 

Queen Elizabeth II wearing a pink suit and hat, smiling at the camera.

Queen Elizabeth was a pink lady in a darling spring hat during a meeting with the staff at the Dover Ferry terminal in Dover, Kent. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a white hat and purple suit.

Here's the Monarch elebrating her 67th wedding anniversary with a chic hat fit for a Queen. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a blue hat with a white flower, blue suit, and pearl necklace.

Queen Elizabeth chose this pretty blue creation for the 70th Anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a pink coat and matching hat, holding a black handbag.© Photo: Getty Images

During a trip to the Westminster Abbey after its restoration, the ever-chic Queen matched her pink and green printed hat with her dress and coat. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a yellow checkered dress and matching hat, standing with hands clasped.

Queen Elizabeth wore a mustard-coloured hat along with pearls and a Regimental brooch. Such a fashion-forward look for the Monarch! 

Queen Elizabeth II in a pink suit and hat, holding a letter, stands next to a smiling man.

The Queen wore a powder pink hat and jacket for great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte's christening. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a red hat and red coat, holding a bouquet of purple and pink tulips.

The Queen was a vision in this vibrant red hat with a black brim during a Sunday service at the Church of St Peter & St Paul. 

Queen Elizabeth II in black dress, hat, and pearl necklace, holding a black purse.

Queen Elizabeth opted for a black lace outfit by Maureen Rose and a pillbox hat with a veil designed by milliner Frederick Fox, during a visit to the Vatican. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a blue coat and matching hat with red trim.

Queen Elizabeth wore this bow-bedecked beauty during her visit to St. John's College at the University of Cambridge. 

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands beside Queen Elizabeth II, both smiling as she exits a car.

Queen Elizabeth was all smiles in a hat that featured trim matching her coat and Prince Philip's tie during the traditional Royal Maundy service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. 

Queen Elizabeth II waves, holding a bouquet, wearing a gray suit and hat.

This gray brimmed hat was situated perfectly at a jaunty angle as the monarch waved from aboard the royal yacht Britainnia in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a floral headscarf and navy coat.

We love this floral scarf so much we're giving it a place on our hat list! The Queen covered her curls in style while watching the Royal Windsor Horse Show. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a purple coat and hat, smiling and holding a black handbag.

Queen Elizabeth had a purple and black hat moment during her visit to the Southwark Cathedral. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a black dress, white shawl, and black hat with a bow.

Royal style in black and white as the Queen watched children play at the Devlin Castle Hotel in Slovakia. 

Queen Elizabeth II in a yellow polka-dot suit and hat, smiling with white gloves.

Cheery yellow was the colour of the day during the opening of the Bexleyheath, Danson House. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a teal suit and matching hat, with a pearl necklace.

The Queen's hat was turquoise and blue perfection during a trip to Jordan. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a blue floral dress, pearl necklace, and a light blue hat.

Queen Elizabeth's hat complimented the beige and blue accents on her dress during her visit to NYC for the September 11 wreath dedication ceremony. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling in a purple suit and hat, with two students in school uniforms behind her.

Queen Elizabeth wore a fuchsia hat with red feather detail during a visit to the Lister Community School in Plaistow. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a white hat and white dress with gold buttons.

All white with a bow to match! Queen Elizabeth wore a white topper complete with a small bow during a visit to the Technical University. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a maroon hat and purple coat, with pearl necklace.

Queen Elizabeth wore a wonderful velvet topper during her visit to the Urbis Center in Manchester, England. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a yellow suit and matching hat with black trim.

There was a black adornment for contrast on this yellow creation during her visit to the Prince's Trust. 

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