The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection)

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Freddie Fox – Australian– often worked with Hardy Amies (Made hats for the Queen from 1968 – 2002. Obtained his Royal Warrant in 1971). Known for his feathers and underbrim styles. Royal Warrant Holder.

He sent it to her, along with a new handbag. 'She wrote to thank me,' he said. 'And a few weeks later, her shopper appeared in our showroom.' Retell the story from the point of view of the Queen. You could write her narration for the story or write a diary entry for her. You could also retell the story from the point of view of the corgi or one of the soldiers. Pictured, left to right: Queen Elizabeth waves in her gloves at Ascot in June, 2011 and right, on April 1, 2011, in Anglesey, Wales

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The illustrator has used a limited range of colours in the illustrations. Can you suggest why this is? Could you try a similar technique in your own pictures? Only closed-toe shoes are permitted and open-toe shoes considered as unformal wear and inappropriate for wedding occasions.' Gerald often spoke to the Queen's dresser Angela Kelly, reportedly one of the Queen's closest confidantes, to ensure his designs suit the monarch's signature look that consisted of a bold coloured outfit with a monochrome bag. If you’re interested in making a classroom display based on what you’re class have learned alongside reading ‘The Queen’s Hat’ then be sure to have a look at our collection of London display resources for KS1 here. About Steve Antony, author of ‘The Queen’s Hat’ When Mum passed away, it was up to me to keep the family tradition going. I was an art student and always loved design,' said Genevieve.

The nation continued to supply the Queen's aquamarine collection, including providing stones for a tiara she had adapted in 1971. The Queen and Princess Margaret initially dressed very much alike, mirroring their mother’s style. As they matured they began to wear berets on a jaunty angle, both for official occasions and when they became part of the Girls Guides of the Palace. Whilst uncommon for official occasions, the Queen often wears scarves wrapped around her head, especially when pursuing her hobbies as a photographer and horse rider. She added that it's also a handy way of not appearing too extravagant, rather than debuting a new pair of on-trend shoes for every engagement. As babies, the Queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, often wore little caps with lace. The fashion at the time was to dress babies in wool, but the Queen’s Mother – the Duchess of York – reportedly preferred ‘frilly babies’ instead.Design and make a new hat for a queen to wear on special occasions. Watch this video from British Pathé which shows hats that Queen Elizabeth II wore: Gerald said she often asked for 'the handles longer,' so the handbag didn't get in the way while shaking hands. The only thing our team at Royal Central is betting on? Amazing chapeaus! Here, a look at our favourite hats from Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter

The Queen’s mother (who continued to dress in a feminine, soft way despite the trend for ‘mannish’ androgynous clothes in the 20s). 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.

Founded in 1941 by Sam Launer, a Jewish refugee from Prague, Launer started life in a workshop in the heart of Soho. Queen Elizabeth II talks with Jonathan Jones, Chair of Trustees during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice on July 15, 2022 in Maidenhead Because of its rich, exotic colour, she preferred it for foreign engagements, such as this state banquet in Turkey in 2008, but has also worn it twice to the state opening of Parliament.

When the Queen had returned from an engagement after wearing her trusty shoes, they would then be aired on shoe trees, before being stored individually in silk or cotton drawstring bags. The Royal Collection was held in trust by the Sovereign for her successors and the nation, and was not owned by The Queen as a private individual. 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. Make a note of the places mentioned in the story and find them on a map. Could you plot the route that the Queen takes throughout the story? If you were to recreate the journey, how would you travel to each location? How long might each step take?

Valerie Lee – English – an in-house milliner – little is known about her, but she worked with dress maker Ian Thomas in the 80s. By 2003, they were supplying tailor-made umbrellas to the Queen and the umbrellas have since been seen on the arms of The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Queen doesn't favour a particular colour – she wears all. Usually with a hat to perfectly match.