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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Cochrane

Flying saucer hat lifts off as royals and guests don jaunty headwear

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, waves as she leaves the thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, waves as she leaves the thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AP

The fashion item that will be remembered from the Queen’s platinum jubilee is one that could, in theory, be seen in space – the flying saucer hat.

Younger members of the royal family, politicians and other guests were all seen wearing the saucer style that sits jauntily at an angle on the head.

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