ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A racegoer attends day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
As promised, this is absolutely delightful.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Geri Halliwell-Horner and Christian Horner attend day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Yes, it's Ginger Spice and her husband Christian Horner. I hope someone yelled at him to move 'is blooming arse.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A guest attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
This hat is ALSO delightful. Basically all of these hats are delightful in one way or another.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Tracy Rose attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
I hope the neck detailing here is part of a scaffolding devoted to supporting this huge hat!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A guest attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This seems whimsical yet also maneuverable!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Rosie Turner attends day two of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
This felt like a nice marriage of gown and hat.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Stephanie Waxberg attends Day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
She looks great and also it must be tough to walk around when you only have one eye at your disposal!
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ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Flora Gibbs attends day two of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
Feathers are required on at least one racegoer! (I like that women can now wear smart pantsuits at this event.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Sarah Soulsby attends Day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Speaking of feathers! This is a delightful platter -- what a great color.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Sarah Soulsby attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
And this ribbon is just perfect.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Ilda Di Vico attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
It's also obligatory for someone to wear Stabby Feathers, which look neat and also keep people from getting TOO close to you. This dress is fun.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A guest attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Pinwheels! I hope they were functional!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Leah Lane attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Quite simply, this is charming.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Helen Flanagan attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)
Ditto
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Isabell Kristensen attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This has a tremendous circumference and must have been fun to wear.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
This one has such a romantic vibe.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Mich Dulce attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
I am charmed and amused. (This is Mich Dulce, a milliner, and I assume this is her own handiwork.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Anna Gilder and guests attend day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
CARROTS! (The woman in the carrots, Anna Gilder, is also a milliner and I believe she made both of these hats. The Carrots in a Bowl is so cute to me.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Elizaveta Luneza (L) and guest attend day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
This is an elegant color story.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A guest attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
It is also legally required that a least one woman wear a lush bouquet on her head at Royal Ascot. This one is fun.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Angela Menz attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is a literal bouquet on her head! With the matching purse? Cute!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Anastasia Tutus and Maria Tutus attend day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
Feathers AND flowers!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Alexandra Betram attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
This is delightful.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Flora Macdonald Johnston attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
I love this, and it's brave to wear something so Napoleonic in England.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A guest attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
How sunny!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Maya Williams attends day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
This is very cool AND you can probably see in it.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Kelly Osbourne attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 16, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Yes, this is Kelly Osbourne! I love this har and it feels right for her to be wearing something slightly goth.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Racegoers attend day five of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
These kimonos are beautiful.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Racegoers attend day five of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
A cupcake hat!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Tamara Holmgren (R) attends day five of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Talk about peacocking!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Tamara Homgren attends day two of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
This is a feat of balance and engineering!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Polly Dunseath attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
It's important to match your feathers to your polka dots! (This is very cute.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Guest attends Day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Lots of polka dots this year, which is delightful. This is an elegant wave.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Magda Swider attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
As I was saying about the dots!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Tracy Rose attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
This one seems VERY difficult to negotiate! I hope she brought some Advil.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Gue attends Day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This has a slight Chic Medusa vibe. (A compliment!)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Sarel Madziya attends Day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Elegant!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Marija Vida attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
You know the person who designed this hat had a brainwave while looking at their colander.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Racegoer attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I LOVE a hat with detailing under the brim. She looks so pretty.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Racegoer attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is like Chic Flying Nun. (It works!)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Racegoer attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
And the fancy binoculars! Perfect.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Kateryna Renucci attends day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
A tiny top hat is so elegant.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Lovely Amusan attends day two of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Sometimes, simple is the way to go.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso attend Day 4 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Yes, that is Henry Cavill (with Natalie Viscuso).
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Erin O'Connor attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Leave it to model Erin O'Connor to really bring it; she look so good in this.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A race goer attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Bonus: You can rewear this at Valentine's Day!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A race goer attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I am charmed!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Inga Kavalerova is seen wearing her own hat on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
This IS the time to wear a potted plant on your head! (I just noticed this also has a bird in it. Whimsy!)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A race goer is seen wearing a hat byInga Kavalerova on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
Second verse, similar to the first! (I believe these hats are of her own design.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A race goer is seen on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
I believe this is leather -- it's cool.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Race goers are seen on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
These ladies look lovely and for one moment, I thought their hats were connected -- they're not, which is probably for the best.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Veronika Lazarenka is seen wearing her own hat on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
It DOES seem likely that some of these ladies might be concerned about taking flight if a very big gust of wind kicks up.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Rebecca Gray is seen wearing her own hat and Tina Debona is seen wearing 'Jupiter' by Martha Lynn on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
This is so colorful and whimsical! These ladies look fun.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Race goers are seen on Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images)
Also extremely fun!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
A racegoer is interviewed as they pose for a photo after arriving on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 18, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)
This photo is just like...THREE FLOATING HATS.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Behold Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2026
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Stanley Tucci attends day three of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2026 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Stanley Tucci got to enter in a carriage?!? As it should be!
