To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee I joined with lots of other ex-pats, and others with connections to Britain, to go to a lunch to raise money for the Victoria Nursing Home in Ossining, New York.
One of the things British ladies do well is hats, so I felt sadly underdressed without even a fascinator.
So many splendid chapeaux.
Pale spring green was a popular color.
The talk by Peter McGowan, a Yeoman Warder from the Tower of London --(yes, you know, a Beefeater!) was wonderfully entertaining. Most popular question: "Have you actually met the Queen?"
More hats on parade.
Even the Queen's contemporaries were beautifully dressed.
On a completely different note, and from a completely different part of my life, Maryam Montague's lovely new book Marrakesh by Design has just come out.
I spy Robert's drawings on page 141. Maryam will be in New York on May 16th signing copies of the book See details here.
I love when you post about the luncheons you go to where everyone dress up. The hats were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to spend the afternoon.
Did the Yeoman Warder meet the Queen ?
cheers, parsnip
Hats are great!
ReplyDeleteThe Queen's temporary with the hat looks just like my late grandma...
enjoy your weekend,
Beatrice
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Oh the hats were sumptuous indeed. Being a yank, I wonder why British ladies love their hats. Is there a story? I too am curious how the Yeoman Warder answered the question.
ReplyDeleteVery classy ladies who know how to dress for a party. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! Everyone looks terrific in their hats!
ReplyDeleteps Yes, the Yeoman warder had met the Queen on various occasions....!
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