The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection)

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When it comes to hats, Her Majesty certainly has a long reign of fabulous headgear to consider. From ladylike 1950s hats with netting to trendy turbans in the 1970s and even floral-covered shower cap-style hats, we’ve seen it all from The Queen. Traditionally, all the hats worn by the Royal ladies must turn up and away from the brow, or at the very least reveal the face. It is always be easier to match outfits with very neutral footwear, especially when several outfits are required during public functions, and that applies to men and women in the Royal Family, even the Queen.'

Queen Elizabeth II, who is pictured leaving Windsor Castle to head to Balmoral in Scotland in July in one of her final appearances in public, has died today at the age of 96 Another very famous look, though perhaps more divisive, is the hat that Her Majesty wore for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle in 1969. You don’t have to be a huge fan of this look to appreciate its place in history. It’s another Simone Mirman creation, made of primrose yellow silk, and it features a huge amount of embellishment which adds texture to the whole look. However, the most striking part of this design is the sides of the hat which almost completely enclose the head. It is said to have been partly inspired by Tudor times and there’s certainly an element of the hoods worn by royal women of the time. For others, it was a bit of a helmet hat. Either way, this one hat is hugely emblematic, another of the most famous looks in the long reign of Elizabeth II. The very stylish Queen Alexandra (who died a year before the Queen was born so would have only been seen in photographs)The Queen’s hat styles have clearly been influenced by the fashions of the time, with her hat choices echoing those commonly worn: These ornate diamond frames, each containing an oval pearl drop, are the Duchess of Gloucester's Pendants, first owned by Queen Mary's great aunt.

Queen Elizabeth II was an extraordinary woman, and whilst we feel deep sadness and loss, we take comfort that she leaves us with love and hope.

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It was taken 2 days before she died; her very last public photograph. They say a photo tells a thousand words. This photo tells a story of a woman who unreservedly dedicated herself to her country until the very end. She remained as committed to her sovereign duty at the age of 96 as she was at the age of 25 when she ascended to the throne. The Queen was notoriously uninterested in clothes, but recognised how much of an important propaganda tool they could be, so ensured that she took careful notice of what she wore. They were sent sketches and fabric swatches of every new outfit before attending the first fitting. Fitting sessions, by Mr Somerville's account, were relatively informal, partly thanks to his cheerful nature and occasionally disarming frankness.