The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection)

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The Queen’s hat styles have clearly been influenced by the fashions of the time, with her hat choices echoing those commonly worn: Can you find any examples of forces taking place in the illustrations? Create your own force diagrams using arrows. 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 Soon, she had acquired many other pairs of earrings that could be worn only with pierced ears, and so in 1951, just before her state visit to Canada, the 25-year-old Queen gave in to the inevitable and had her ears pierced.

Although she received a stunning square-cut diamond engagement ring with diamond side stones set in platinum from Prince Philip, the ring was barely seen as the Queen tended to cover her hands with gloves when in public. More recently, Angela Kelly has made most of the Queen’s hats – and outfits. She began as the Queen’s dresser in 1993, became her personal assistant and senior dresser in 2002, and in 2007 became the “Personal assistant, Advisor and Curator to HM Queen for Jewellery, Insignias and Wardrobe”.Most consideration is given to the Queen’s hats when she is going abroad, with designers often adding emblems as a nod to the country she is visiting. The Queen’s mother (who continued to dress in a feminine, soft way despite the trend for ‘mannish’ androgynous clothes in the 20s). 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!” 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.

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. She toned down the piece by replacing the pendant with a smaller stone, and attaching the aquamarine to her tiara. It was announced today that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, ending the longest reign of any British monarch. 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.This pink hat by Angela Kelly, as worn to Royal Ascot in 2016, is definitely my favourite of The Queen’s. One would typically think of berries as more of a Christmas-related trim, but the clusters of pale pink berry sprays across her hat ended up being perfect for a June event like Ascot. The curled white ribbon weaving through the berries adds additional interest to the piece and really ties in nicely with the trim on her coat here. It’s really just a stunning style, and I appreciate the berries as something different when you typically see flowers on a spring/summer hat. 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.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Gerald also revealed that in more recent years, he made his designs lighter to make them 'more comfortable' for Her Majesty. 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 Take children on a journey around London with this fabulous book. The pacey story features rhyming, speech rhythms, onomatopoeic words and fantastic visual storytelling. The Kate Greenaway Award-winning illustrations are filled with fun details for children to enjoy. We tend to work on a bag we already have, then personalise it with what Angela knows the Queen wants, or for specific engagements she may have.' 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)

More teaching resources that might come in handy when planning activities around ‘The Queen’s Hat’:

Bodmer, a classical clarinettist turned leather salesman, had set up his own company in the late Sixties, supplying bags for Russell & Bromley and Mappin & Webb. Dressed in a Savile Row suit, with a smart documents case under his arm, he set about deploying his charisma to woo a new clientele. If you could meet a member of the Royal Family, what questions would you ask? How might they respond? When she was not wearing her trademark pearls, the Queen opted for pendants such as these dazzling purple stones, part of the Kent Amethyst set, which belonged to Queen Victoria's mother. 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. But over the years, royal aides let slip fascinating details about Her Majesty's most prized possessions: