Hats Off to the Royal Family

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Put a Bow on It

Pictured here in a Philip Treacy design, it's been reported that Middleton favors the British milliner so much, she has tapped him to design the headpieces for her bridesmaids.

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Flirting with Feathers

Middleton looked on in a tailored suit and a Philip Treacy topper during Prince William's Order of the Garter procession where he was installed by Queen Elizabeth as a knight.

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Singing the Blues

The white, black, and periwinkle accents on this forehead-sitting hat complemented the princess-to-be's blue brocade coat.

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Proper Topper

As the poster woman of the British headwear tradition, the Queen never fails to match her hat and outfit exactly.

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Cozy Up

Queen Elizabeth was bundled in a Russian fur hat (with matching cuffs) during the royal family's blistery Christmas Day appearances.

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Princess and the Pea

Princess Eugenie's lime topper may seem like a headscratcher, but believe it or not, Royal Ascot's Ladies' Day is when Brits get to show off their most fanciful headwear.

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The Fairest Flower

The Countess of Wessex, Sophie, sports a large-brim hat with a big blue bloom at the Royal Ascot in 2009.

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Good as Gold

Only a young woman with Princess Beatrice's gorgeous auburn hair could pull off a glimmering headpiece like this.

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Pretty in Pink

The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, sports this whimsical number during a royal event in August 2010.

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Fascinator Fascination

The Princess Royal, Anne, donnes an iconic British headpiece to the Royal Ascot in June 2009.