{"id":229328,"date":"2025-07-01T12:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229328\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:52:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:52:19","slug":"kate-middletons-floppy-wimbledon-sun-hat-is-back-in-stock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229328\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton&#8217;s floppy Wimbledon sun hat is back in stock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Princess of Wales is a hat connoisseur and alongside her beautiful, formal hats for royal events and occasions, she also has a far more low-key one in her collection. Hats are an essential when you\u2019re wondering <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/what-to-wear-in-the-heat\/\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/what-to-wear-in-the-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what to wear in the heat<\/a> and Kate wore the oh-so-glamorous LK Bennett Saffron hat to Wimbledon in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The dress code for the Royal Box asks women not to wear hats to avoid obscuring the view of the people behind you. Kate only donned the wide-brimmed floppy hat later on that day when she watched the Men\u2019s Doubles Final &#8211; perhaps because the heat intensified or because the box had got a lot emptier and this wasn\u2019t an issue.<\/p>\n<p>Kate\u2019s Wimbledon headpiece was one of those <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/stylish-sun-hats\/\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/stylish-sun-hats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stylish sun hats<\/a> that conjures up a sense of Old Hollywood Glamour. So it\u2019s fitting that the design remains a classic for LK Bennett and it\u2019s back in stock for 2025.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rqg2Rzy7fV4J3cTvqLbfjk.jpg\" alt=\"Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she watches the Wimbledon Women's Singles Final 2022\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rqg2Rzy7fV4J3cTvqLbfjk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rqg2Rzy7fV4J3cTvqLbfjk.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Photo by Karwai Tang\/WireImage via Getty)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=2246&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=womanandhome-us-6825612697149345445&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lkbennett.com%2Fproduct%2FAHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" data-model-name=\"LK Bennett Saffron Straw Floppy Hat\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lkbennett.com\/product\/AHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=2246&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lkbennett.com%2Fproduct%2FAHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-merchant-name=\"LK Bennett\" data-merchant-id=\"6119\" data-merchant-network=\"AW\" data-merchant-url=\"lkbennett.com\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HrPTvtfdpDMxqXa4BL9w5B.jpg\" alt=\"LK Bennett Saffron Straw Floppy Hat\" class=\"featured_image\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HrPTvtfdpDMxqXa4BL9w5B.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HrPTvtfdpDMxqXa4BL9w5B.jpg\"\/>Match<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>LK Bennett Saffron Straw Floppy Hat<\/p>\n<p>The Princess&#8217;s hat is back for summer 2025 and it has that vintage glamour feel we love so much. It&#8217;s made from natural woven straw, is wide-brimmed and has a floppy shape, with a round crown.<\/p>\n<p>Now priced at \u00a369, the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=2246&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=womanandhome-us-7218252769557049585&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lkbennett.com%2Fproduct%2FAHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lkbennett.com\/product\/AHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=2246&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lkbennett.com%2Fproduct%2FAHSAFFRONRAFFIANaturalNatural~Saffron-Straw-Floppy-Sun-Hat-Natural\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-merchant-name=\"LK Bennett\" data-merchant-id=\"6119\" data-merchant-network=\"AW\" data-merchant-url=\"lkbennett.com\">Saffron Straw Sun Hat<\/a> is crafted from natural woven straw and is wide-brimmed, with a relaxed, floppy shape. The crown of the hat is round and finished with an elegant black ribbon that drapes down the back.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, this hat is undeniably a chic fashion piece but pictures taken of the future Queen at Wimbledon three years ago show how well it fulfils a practical purpose too. Despite the scorching July sunshine the senior royal\u2019s face was kept shaded.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing chicer than a straw wide brim hat in summer &#8211; whether you&#8217;re lucky enough to attend a Wimbledon match or you&#8217;re laying beach side in a coastal town, a wide brim hat instantly elevates an outfit, from occasionwear to swimwear, and it will help to protect your skin against the skin too,&#8221; says woman&amp;home Digital Fashion Writer, Molly Smith.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.22%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/U8y72UzgFCYfKcTUZg8LFJ.jpg\" alt=\"Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the men's doubles final tennis match at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/U8y72UzgFCYfKcTUZg8LFJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/U8y72UzgFCYfKcTUZg8LFJ.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Shop Similar Styles<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=22735&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=womanandhome-us-9826540542472510113&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.debenhams.com%2Fproduct%2Flemon-daisy-accessories-leela-wide-brim-straw-hat-beach-festival-sun-hat_p-842234c7-d70c-4240-a38b-ae24cc0fa6b8%3Fcolour%3DBrown\" data-model-name=\"Lemon Daisy Leela Wide Brim Hat\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.debenhams.com\/product\/lemon-daisy-accessories-leela-wide-brim-straw-hat-beach-festival-sun-hat_p-842234c7-d70c-4240-a38b-ae24cc0fa6b8?colour=Brown\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/awclick.php?awinmid=22735&amp;awinaffid=103504&amp;clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.debenhams.com%2Fproduct%2Flemon-daisy-accessories-leela-wide-brim-straw-hat-beach-festival-sun-hat_p-842234c7-d70c-4240-a38b-ae24cc0fa6b8%3Fcolour%3DBrown\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-merchant-name=\"Debenhams UK\" data-merchant-id=\"202322\" data-merchant-network=\"AW\" data-merchant-url=\"debenhams.com\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gV9QKUL7M7ZJsXqgMUfLZP.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon Daisy Leela Wide Brim Hat \" class=\"featured_image\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gV9QKUL7M7ZJsXqgMUfLZP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gV9QKUL7M7ZJsXqgMUfLZP.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lemon Daisy Leela Wide Brim Hat<\/p>\n<p>Stay shaded in style with this wide-brim straw hat. It is made from a comfortable, high-elastic straw and the black piping and ribbon give it vintage charm. Pack in your suitcase for holidays or wear for sunny picnics and BBQs at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l4nsF4\/pubref:womanandhome-us-3859686241760424505\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fmintvelvet.com%2Fproducts%2Ffloppy-neutral-straw-hat\" data-model-name=\"Mint Velvet Neutral Straw Hat\" data-url=\"https:\/\/mintvelvet.com\/products\/floppy-neutral-straw-hat\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l4nsF4\/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fmintvelvet.com%2Fproducts%2Ffloppy-neutral-straw-hat\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-merchant-name=\"Mint Velvet - UK\" data-merchant-id=\"564677\" data-merchant-network=\"PHG\" data-merchant-url=\"mintvelvet.com\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3Nyt4X6wfkqYq6CNNvA.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Velvet Neutral Straw Hat\" class=\"featured_image\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3Nyt4X6wfkqYq6CNNvA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3Nyt4X6wfkqYq6CNNvA.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mint Velvet Neutral Straw Hat<\/p>\n<p>This wide-brimmed hat is a soft neutral tone and has a taupe ribbon for a touch of contrast. The floppy shape is reminiscent of Kate&#8217;s Wimbledon hat and this would look fabulous with a bright summer dress as well as white jeans and a T-shirt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100584426-13240858?sid=womanandhome-us-1069522885868826505&amp;url=https:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/uk\/p\/womens\/categories\/accessories\/scarves-hats\/hats\/textured-summer-straw-hat\/09500?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color\" data-model-name=\"J. Crew Textured Summer Straw Hat\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/uk\/p\/womens\/categories\/accessories\/scarves-hats\/hats\/textured-summer-straw-hat\/09500?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100584426-13240858?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;url=https:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/uk\/p\/womens\/categories\/accessories\/scarves-hats\/hats\/textured-summer-straw-hat\/09500?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-merchant-name=\"J.Crew US\" data-merchant-id=\"279403\" data-merchant-network=\"CJ\" data-merchant-url=\"jcrew.com\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dPNL2QrFZdoR7LYWFhVbCP.jpg\" alt=\"J. Crew Textured Summer Straw Hat\" class=\"featured_image\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dPNL2QrFZdoR7LYWFhVbCP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dPNL2QrFZdoR7LYWFhVbCP.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>J. Crew Textured Summer Straw Hat<\/p>\n<p>Also available in black, this elegant summer sun hat has an extra-wide brim to help keep your face shaded from the sun. It flattens and folds so you can pack it easily for trips and it&#8217;s made from braided paper.<\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales wore her glossy brunette hair loose at Wimbledon and Molly thinks that this is the best way to style a sun hat like hers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.<\/p>\n<p>She says, &#8220;I would always wear this style with your hair down, with soft natural waves or texture peeking out instead of up-dos. Or if you have longer hair and prefer it back and out of your face, try a low bun that will sit neatly underneath the back of the hat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is how the Princess of Wales wears many of her formal hats at royal events, though her Wimbledon hat is more smart-casual and so worked with a loose hairstyle. She wore it with a bright yellow Roksanda midi dress and white court shoe heels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zCFcy985J7mYXiWCZmNDK5.jpg\" alt=\"The Princess of Wales watches the Men's Doubles Final at Wimbledon 2022 from the royal box\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zCFcy985J7mYXiWCZmNDK5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zCFcy985J7mYXiWCZmNDK5.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Photo by Simon Bruty\/Anychance\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Many of Kate\u2019s <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/best-summer-dresses\/\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/fashion\/best-summer-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best summer dresses<\/a> are a vibrant colour and this one had a statement bow on one side and felt especially joyful for a day at Wimbledon. When she put the LK Bennett hat on later on, it complemented the dress and the woven material brought some added texture to the royal\u2019s ensemble.<\/p>\n<p>We haven\u2019t seen the Princess of Wales wear this hat in public since then but would be surprised if it wasn\u2019t still in her collection given how beautiful and handy it is. This style of hat works so well with flowy dresses for an elevated casual outfit, as well as with trousers or jeans and a simple cami top.<\/p>\n<p>TOPICS<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"flex-none p-2.5 text-white bg-neutral-950 hover:bg-neutral-500 hover:underline hover:underline-offset-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/us\/tag\/catherine-princess-of-wales\/\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"\/tag\/catherine-princess-of-wales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catherine, Princess of Wales<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Princess of Wales is a hat connoisseur and alongside her beautiful, formal hats for royal events and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":229329,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[7709,7714,7713,533,2832,532,2831,7710,519,7711,7712],"class_list":{"0":"post-229328","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-british-royal-family","9":"tag-catherine","10":"tag-catherine-middleton","11":"tag-kate-middleton","12":"tag-prince-of-wales","13":"tag-prince-william","14":"tag-princess-of-wales","15":"tag-royal-families","16":"tag-royal-family","17":"tag-uk-royal-family","18":"tag-william"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114778075887992754","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229328"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229328\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}