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The 12 Best Royal Christening Hats To Get You Pumped For Princess Charlotte's Baptism
Another royal christening is upon us, so in the spirit of monarch style, let's take a look back at the best royal christening hats. In preparation for Princess Charlotte's big day, these headpieces worn by members of her family at her brother Prince George's royal christening — from mom Kate Middleton, to grandmothers Queen Elizabeth and Carole Middleton, to aunt Pippa — are truly magnificent millinery creations. But it's not just the British who have stepped up their hat game in recent years. There are also lovely and ornate fascinators, chapeaus, and headwraps from Princess Charlene of Monaco (in Dior) and lesser-known but equally fabulous royals from other countries (we're looking at you, Queen Margrethe of Denmark). Here now are a dozen of the best hats worn at royal christenings in recent history.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Kate was perfection in a ruffled Alexander McQueen dress and a matching cream-colored hat by milliner Jane Taylor at Prince George’s 2013 christening.
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Charlene channeled her late mother-in-law Grace Kelly in a Dior mini chapeau, also known as a “bibi,” during the baptism of her twins.
Queen Elizabeth
Her Majesty, the Queen reached for the clouds in a dreamy blue ensemble designed by royal couturier Stewart Parvin.
Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
The Italian princess attended the royal Monaco baptism in a checkered outfit and whimsical hat that Lady Gaga would wear in a heartbeat.
Carole Middleton
Mrs. Middleton opted for an elegant silver topper at her grandson’s royal christening.
Princess Sofia of Sweden
The former model and reality TV personality turned heads with a chic makeover for Princess Leonore’s royal christening in Stockholm, Sweden last year.
Zara Phillips
Prince George’s godmother looked regal in navy and a baby bump at his 2013 baptism.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
The Danish monarch gave the Queen of England a run for her money with this frilly and fun headpiece.
Louise Gottlieb and Eva Maria Walter
This turban-meets-headwrap hybrid simply won the hat game at Princess Leonore of Sweden’s christening.
Pippa Middleton
The younger Middleton sister kept it cool in a floral fascinator designed by Edwina Ibbotson that matched her sister Kate’s look.
Isabell Kristensen
The Danish fashion designer attended the royal Monaco baptism in a beige fascinator that added a bit of flair to her minimalist outfit.
These Two Hat Heroes
Who said only royals should have all the fun at a christening?
