14 wedding guest hats that turned heads on Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day


Let's walk down memory lane...


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Fiona Ward
Fiona WardContributing Writer
April 26, 2021
Prince William and Kate Middleton wave from a balcony, smiling and dressed in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary on April 29 - so we can't help but get a little nostalgic as we remember their royal nuptials back in 2011.

And while Kate's Alexander McQueen bridal gown was the ultimate show-stopper, there were plenty of famous wedding guests that also made headlines with their fashion choices.

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Westminster Abbey was filled with a sea of statement hats for the services, which saw royals from around the world and A-list stars attend. Whether it's a bandeau, a fascinator or a wide-brimmed number - headwear is essential uniform at a royal wedding. So let's look back at some of the most memorable pieces...

A woman in a pink dress and large bow hat waves, with a man in red uniform behind her.© Photo: Getty Images

Who could forget Princess Beatrice's incredible Philip Treacy creation? We think the royal was ahead of her time with her whimsical, statement choice - which matched perfectly with her chic Valentino outfit.

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A woman in a blue floral dress and hat waves, with a guard in red uniform behind her.© Photo: Getty Images

Princess Eugenie's headwear was also designed by milliner Philip Treacy, who created many of the hats that adorned the guests on William and Kate's big day.

The royal revealed that the sisters had been hurt by the backlash towards their fashion choices in an interview with British Vogue.

"There was a horrible article that had been written about Beatrice and she got really upset. We were just about to step out and she had a bit of a wobble and cried. I was looking after her," she explained. "And then about an hour later, I had a wobble and started crying and Bea was there for me."

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Victoria Beckham in navy dress and hat, holding a yellow document, with uniformed officers nearby.© Photo: Getty Images

Victoria Beckham - who was pregnant with daughter Harper at the time - also memorably wore a hat made by Philip Treacy.

Queen Elizabeth II in yellow dress and hat, talking to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in white dress and hat.© Photo: Getty Images

A lovely moment between the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and Carole Middleton at the royal nuptials. Her Majesty opted for a bold yellow hat, while Camilla wore a neutral design.

Carole Middleton in a light blue suit and matching hat, waving.© Photo: Getty Images

Mother of the bride Carole perfectly matched her hat to her Catherine Walker outfit.

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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson in a blue dress and hat, waving and smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The late Tara Palmer-Tomkinson wore a bold blue dress, gloves and clutch bag, which she teamed with a matching Philip Treacy creation.

Sophie Winkleman in a blue dress and wide-brimmed hat with a decorative bow.© Photo: Getty Images

Lady Frederick Windsor, also known as Sophie Winkleman, looked beautiful in her statement headpiece and pearl accessories.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in a beige suit and Anne, Princess Royal, in a floral jacket, stand together with other royals.© Photo: Getty Images

Both the Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne opted for pretty floral numbers.

Woman in pink dress and hat talking on phone, surrounded by others in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Joss Stone memorably opted for a wide-brimmed hat with floral embellishments for the Duke and Duchess' royal wedding day.

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, in an orange dress and hat, walks with Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden teamed her tangerine midi dress with a matching hat.

Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall standing together, smiling, dressed in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Zara Tindall - then Zara Phillips - also wore a Philip Treacy number, and what a showstopper it was!

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Three women in elegant attire and hats, one of them is Lady Kitty Spencer, stand among a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

Earl Spencer's daughters Lady Amelia, Lady Eliza and Lady Kitty all opted for architectural headpieces, too.

A woman in a teal blouse and skirt holds a folder while walking among a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry's date for the royal wedding was then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, who wore a subtle fascinator with net detailing.

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