The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection)

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Pictured, left to right: Queen Elizabeth waves in her gloves at Ascot in June, 2011 and right, on April 1, 2011, in Anglesey, Wales Royal milliners collaborated closely with the Queen's dress designers to achieve a closely coordinated look. For the last three decades of her life, most of these delightfully bright creations were the work of her personal dresser Angela Kelly, who became a confidante after joining the palace in 1994. At George VI’s coronation in 1937, the Queen and Princess Margaret wore little ‘Coronettes’ made by Garrard & Co. Inside the rims, there were little ‘sausages’ made of silk and wadding to make them more comfortable for the little girls - but they still weren’t easy to wear for many hours!

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. The royal also made a habit of wearing a watch every day, which was as much as a staple to her look as her pearls and her wedding and engagement rings. The secret to their longevity is their 'turned' edges, a process that involves moulding the ends of the leather so they are attached on the inside of the bag. Each of the Queen's designs was, as one might expect, bespoke. 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.Her Majesty lived her life to its full every day, recognising and respecting the privilege, importance and influence of her position, wielding it in the most dignified way. And as a female monarch, she offered continuous inspiration and hope to women of all ages, bringing integrity, grace, intellect and immeasurable value to society - all whilst privately balancing being a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend - every day her life.

Gerald said she often asked for 'the handles longer,' so the handbag didn't get in the way while shaking hands. The Queen’s hats are iconic. Picture her in your mind’s eye. She’s wearing a bold, bright hat, isn’t she? I love that her philosophy with regards to style isn’t to be a maven always on the latest trend before the rest of us catch up, it’s ‘I have to be seen to be believed.’ When I got to see The Queen in person in 2010, she was wearing a bright yellow hat that’s seared into my memory. And, as she philosophises, she did need to be seen from that great distance to be believed. And obviously I wasn’t going to let you miss out. So, thanks to the talk (and a few bits of additional knowledge!) I’ve put together a list of 26 facts you may not have known about the Queen’s hats: Her Royal Style EvolutionThe Queen was often seeing wearing her gold watch, which she was gifted during her visit to Canada in 1951, as her go-to timepiece (pictured, in 2003 with George Bush) 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 gold Scarab brooch, with ruby and diamond embellishments, was a 1966 gift from the Duke of Edinburgh (pictured the couple together in 1966, with the Queen wearing the brooch) Artisans who work with the family are often reluctant to share what that process is like, but Trevor-Morgan did say, "When designing a hat for Her Majesty, I mostly collaborate with fellow warrant holder [dressmaker] Stewart Parvin. I receive a sketch and swatches from him and take the hat design process from there. I take into account the color of the coat and print of the dress and also occasion (although we are not always privy to that). It is a huge honor to make hats for The Queen, she has such a wonderful sense of style and has worn so many hats over the years, I feel enormously proud to be playing my part." The Queen doesn't favour a particular colour – she wears all. Usually with a hat to perfectly match.

The Queen’s mother (who continued to dress in a feminine, soft way despite the trend for ‘mannish’ androgynous clothes in the 20s). Can you find any examples of forces taking place in the illustrations? Create your own force diagrams using arrows. The Queen Mother bought her first Launer bag in the Fifties and gave one to her daughter, who found them to be the perfect size to loop over her arm during walkabouts. She bestowed the Royal Warrant on the company in 1968. But, as the Head of State, she recognised that she had to move to always wearing British (unlike Princess Margaret who often frequented the likes of Dior). Despite this, most of her hat makers were foreign, but moved to London for their careers.She doesn't much like her hands,' said royal editor Ingrid Seward, 'and prefers not to draw attention to them.' She toned down the piece by replacing the pendant with a smaller stone, and attaching the aquamarine to her tiara. 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 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

A diamond 'swag' shape, set in gold and designed around two central gemstones, it came with a matching set of earrings — and had been one of the Queen's favourite ruby pieces ever since. The Queen’s hat makers worked very closely with the dress makers, so much so that initially the dress maker would put his/her own label in the hat rather than the milliners! It’s a familiar routine for Trevor-Morgan and her team, who have dozens of samples for customers to try on at her studio in St. James. “There’s a wonderful moment when someone tries on samples and gets to the right one,” she said. “Then, hopefully, they go to the wedding, racing event, or wherever and get compliments and feel completely fantastic. And they're hooked!”

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We get a call every so often for a dozen gloves, usually before a foreign tour,' Genevieve revealed in 2012. These days, she’s more likely to wear a brightly coloured brimmed style by her longtime dresser, Angela Kelly, who admitted in her book “The Other Side of the Coin” that she sets out different hats to fool members of staff. It’s a popular pastime to bet on the colour of Her Majesty’s hat at Royal Ascot, and Kelly purposely displays various hats so they can’t get any insider tips to place bets. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. 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? Three ladies from the nearby village also gave the Lawsons, who have run the family company since Genevieve's mother died in 2000, a helping hand.