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In pictures: Princess Beatrice’s VERY varied fashion moments

The princess wore purple at the Met Gala and we all know she loves a statement hat… - by Katherine Davison
  • 09 May 2018

Her fashion choices have been known to raise an eyebrow at times.

In fact, the beige ‘bow’ hat Princess Beatrice famously wore to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding back in 2011 was branded ‘ridiculous’ by some.

But at Monday’s prestigious Met Gala, Princess Beatrice went for a more understated look, opting for a demure, purple gown beaded with silver sequins.

Beatrice at the Met Gala

Beatrice at the Met Gala

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By attending the event, the princess followed in footsteps of the late Princess Diana, who attended the event herself back in 1995.

The ensemble was labeled a ‘truly royal look’ by some – and it appeared to mark a foray away from some of Beatrice’s more outlandish outfits.

Back in 2008, at Peter Phillip’s wedding in Windsor, the princess opted for a very colourful butterfly headpiece.

The Philip Treacy creation split fashion commentators – with one sniping ‘I think she'll be showing it at the Chelsea Flower Show’, in a reference to a famous garden event in the UK.

Princess Beatrice At Peter Phillips Wedding

Princess Beatrice At Peter Phillips Wedding

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But that headpiece was nothing compared to that Philip Treacy hat worn to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

This time commentators suggested that Beatrice looked rather like a… well… pretzel.

Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William

Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William

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The hat proved controversial

The hat proved controversial

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By 2014, Beatrice seemed to have learned from her past fashion mistakes.

She attended the annual Serpentime Gallery summer party in London looking super stylish in white – with a nod to purple with some heeled mauve sandals. 

The princess certainly can’t seem pass up on the chance to sport a pop of colour – as she also clutched a lime green box purse – and wore a slick of wine-coloured lipstick.

Princess Beatrice attends the annual Serpentine Gallery Summer Party

Princess Beatrice attends the annual Serpentine Gallery Summer Party

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Bold lippy was also on display in Beatrice’s sleek appearance at a private viewing of the Alexander McQueen ‘Savage Beauty’ exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in March 2015. 

This time, Beatrice appeared to evoke the screen sirens of the past with her hair swept to the side in tumbling curls. 

Her tuxedo-inspired black ensemble boasted a plunging neckline and a daring slash to the thigh – leading some to call her appearance ‘show-stopping’.

Princess Beatrice of York attends a private view for the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty'

Princess Beatrice of York attends a private view for the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty'

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Two years later, the princess again appeared to bring out her A-game in the style stakes when she attended the annual V&A summer party in a daring lace dress with her sister Eugenie.

Princess Beatrice of York (L) and Princess Eugenie of York attend the 2017 annual V&A Summer Party

Princess Beatrice of York (L) and Princess Eugenie of York attend the 2017 annual V&A Summer Party

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Attending the races at Royal Ascot in 2017, with her mum Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, Beatrice’s love of a statement hat was back on display. 

This time, she paired a demure beige dress with a tan and orange headpiece and bright orange clutch bag.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Princess Beatrice attend day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Princess Beatrice attend day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse

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So with the princess opting for purple taffeta at the recent Met Gala, the question on everybody’s lips is ‘what will she wear to the wedding of the century?’

Will Beatrice go back to her roots with a big, bold hat – or has her style evolved?

We don’t have to wait long to find out…

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Katherine is Executive Editor of News & Features for New Idea and a real-life specialist with 17 years of experience in Australia and the UK

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