Princess Diana's 40 Most Iconic Hat Moments
Though we're approaching the 21st anniversary of her death, Princess Diana's memory has lived on through her sons, her incredible humanitarian work, and, of course, her iconic style. Her sophisticated royal looks always reflected her elegance and beauty on the inside and out, and from her most casual moments to formal state events, her style serves as inspiration for today's royals and fashion designers alike. During her early years in the public eye, hats were a key part of her signature style and always polished off her looks. Here, we're taking a look back at some of her most memorable hat moments through the years.
1981
In a simple black boater while visiting Chesterfield.
1981
In a plum John Boyd hat while greeting crowds.
1982
Wearing a burgundy hat while attending the Aintree racecourse for the Grand National.
1983
Wearing a red John Boyd hat while visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia.
1983
In a baby blue cap with netted veil on a visit to Canada.
1983
Wearing a deep blue wide brim topper with a feather at her birthday celebration in Canada.
1983
In a traditional Klondike-style outfit while visiting Fort Edmonton in Canada.
1983
In Ottawa, Canada wearing a simple blue boater.
1983
Wearing a striking black-and-white boater hat at a garden party in New Zealand.
1983
In bubblegum pink at the Sydney Opera House.
1983
In a simple white cap while touring New Zealand.
1983
In a veiled John Boyd fascinator while attending a ceremony in Tasmania.
1983
In a bright pink silk fascinator by John Boyd while visiting Perth, Australia.
1983
Attending a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in a hunter-green circle cap.
1983
In a jaunty red-and-white hat while visiting Canada.
1984
In a bold black-and-red veiled cap.
1985
Arriving in Sardinia, Italy wearing a structured lavender pillbox.
1985
Wearing a flying saucer style-hat by Frederick Fox while on a tour of Anzio, Italy.
1985
In a blush John Boyd hat while touring gardens in Sicily.
1985
In a white sailor-inspired hat while on a boat in La Spezia, Italy.
1985
In a blue-and-black color-block Bruce Oldfield hat.
1986
In a head-to-toe polka dot look while watching The Derby in Epsom, Surrey.
1986
At Heathrow Airport in an intricate navy-and-white saucer hat.
1986
Wearing a baby blue pillbox while touring Canada.
1986
In a blue-and-white patterned hat during a trip to Canada.
1987
In a pale blue-and-white wide-brim on her way to Easter services.
1988
In a green-and-white wide-brimmed hat while holding son Prince Harry at the Trooping of the Colour.
1988
In a dramatic black-veiled Viv Knowlands top hat while in Paris.
1988
In a traditional sailor-style suit and hat by Graham Smith.
1988
Arriving at The Royal Ascot in a graphic navy-and-white wide-brim hat.
1989
Wearing a pink-and-orange Philip Somerville hat in Kuwait City.
1989
In a blue-and-white Philip Somerville turban hat.
1990
Arriving at a service at St. Paul's Cathedral in a baby-pink-and-white plaid hat.
1990
In a pink-and-purple upside down-brim hat.
1991
In a cream Philip Somerville capello romano hat on a visit to Lincolnshire.
1991
Wearing a brown-and-white hat designed by Marina Killery at an event in London.
1992
Wearing a turquoise-accented sun hat while on a visit to Egypt.
1993
Wearing a broad-brimmed Mad hatter-inspired topper with netted veil on Christmas day in London.
1994
Wearing a purple-and-black netted Philip Somerville hat white attending a ceremony in Green Park, London.
1995
With Prince Harry in a navy-and-white structured top hat.
During her early years in the public eye, the Princess of Wales often added a sharp topper to finish off her look.