Cover TWEEDBANK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Tweedbank Station on September 9, 2015 in Tweedbank, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, she will officially open the new Scottish
TWEEDBANK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Tweedbank Station on September 9, 2015 in Tweedbank, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, she will officially open the new Scottish
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Known for her matching ensembles, The Queen's vibrant hat collection is one to admire
Over the years, the late Queen Elizabeth II has donned more than 5,000 hats to match her coats. Aside from merely following royal protocols, the Queen's hat signifies the role she took on.
It showed that the monarch was "indentured to a service, to a job," writes British historian Robert Lacey in the book HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style.
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Oftentimes, The Queen would wear bright-coloured headpieces for people to easily recognise her.
Below are some of her most memorable ensembles:
100th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion Industries
When the Royal British Legion Industries village celebrated its centenary year, the Queen visited the charity to show her support while wearing a deep purple hat and coat.
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State Visit to India 1983
Above Queen Elizabeth II smiling during a visit to Hyderabad in India, 19 November 1983. The Queen was on a nine-day State Visit to India. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II smiling during a visit to Hyderabad in India, 19 November 1983. The Queen was on a nine-day State Visit to India. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
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The Queen, who was on a nine-day State Visit to India, arrived wearing a green and blue hat. The blue flower detail on the hat matched her blue floral ensemble.
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany Visit
In 2019, the monarch bloomed in a bright pink ensemble during her visit to The National Institute of Agricultural Botany, The Royal Papworth Hospital and Queens’ College, Cambridge.
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Garter Day 2019
On Garter Day 2019, Her Majesty, who was Sovereign of the Garter, arrived wearing a Tudor bonnet trimmed with the order insignia and decorated with white ostrich and black heron feathers.
Sandringham Flower Show 1987
Above Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images
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Wearing a memorable red hat designed by miliner Frederick Fox, the Queen attended the Sandringham Flower Show in 1987.
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King's Bruton Visit in 2019
The Queen was photographed wearing a mint green hat, which was decorated with lovely blooms, during her visit to King's Bruton school in 2019.
Longest Reigning Monarch
Above TWEEDBANK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Tweedbank Station on September 9, 2015 in Tweedbank, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, she will officially open the new Scottish
TWEEDBANK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Tweedbank Station on September 9, 2015 in Tweedbank, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, she will officially open the new Scottish
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Her Majesty was all smiles as she graced Tweedbank Station in 2015 to open the new Scottish Borders Railway while wearing a blue outfit. That same day, The Queen made history as the world's longest reigning monarch.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
