Hats off! From Queen Maxima to Kate Middleton, these are the best royal hats

Hats off to the royals! When it comes to making a statement, there’s no better accessory than a striking hat or over-the-top fascinator, and royals sure know how to pull them off. Queen Elizabeth hardly steps out without her signature feather-embellished topper while Queen Maxima continues to impress with her extravagant collection of hats. The Dutch royal has proven that bigger is better when it comes to headpieces – so much so that we even dedicated an entire gallery to her alone! Nonetheless, the Duchesses as well as other royal fashionistas have climbed to the top of the hat game and are reaching out for the accessory more and more every time. Scroll through our gallery to see some of the best over-the-top royal hats.

Queen Elizabeth

Whether they’re decked with flowers or feathers, top hats are her Majesty’s favored style. The Queen is known for her bright and colorful sartorial choices, and she hardly steps out without an eye-catching hat to match.

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex usually takes a wearable approach when it comes to royal hats by choosing basic or neutral tones. 

Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie has made some bold hat style choices in the past, but we're highly fond of these two. Both of which involve florals and slightly inverted brims. 

Princess Diana

Princess Di made quite the stylish move by perfectly matching her hats to her elegant ensembles. We especially loved these two looks in which she opted for pretty in pink and a striking blue and white combo.

Kate Middleton

The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out in a fair number of toppers and fascinators. Whether she’s sporting a simply chic hat or an over-the-top style, the 37-year-old royal never fails to look stunning.

Duchess of Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall manages to look as regal and put-together in a bold purple ensemble as she does in a toned-down taupe look.

Queen Maxima

There’s no doubt Queen Maxima is the queen of royal hats! The Dutch royall never disappoints when it comes to making a statement – especially with her bold and extravagant hats.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice keeps her fashion game at the top (pun intended) with her head-turning choice of headpieces.

Crown Princess Mary

Crown Princess Mary wears a massive floral piece as effortlessly as she does a conventional oversized hat.

Princess Charlene

It’s not too often that Princess Charlene complements her looks with this accessory, but when she does, it exceeds expectations. We think you’ll agree on the amazingness of these two toppers.