The 34 Best Fascinators That Royalty Has Ever Worn

Updated on July 1, 2016 at 11:30 AM

If there's one hair accessory that we could make popular in the states, it's the fascinator. Few things are quite as spectacular and head-turning as these unique headpieces. If you are unacquainted, the formal millinery is typically seen on royalty during major events and features everything from netting and flowers to feathers and glitter. Take a look at some of the best styles we've seen on the royals so far.

In 2012, the Duchess of Cambridge attended the Diamond Jubilee sporting a vibrant red fascinator.

At the 2012 Maundy Thursday service, Princess Beatrice coordinated the rosettes and netting on her fascinator to her navy coat.

Princess Tatiana of Greece wore this explosively gorgeous blue fascinator to the christening of the Danish royal twins in 2011.

During the Diamond Jubilee carriage procession in 2012, Kate Middleton was seen wearing an orchid-like beige fascinator.

During a Diamond Jubilee visit to Nottingham in 2012, Kate Middleton wore this prim little topper.

Princess Beatrice wore this magnificent fascinator to her cousin Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.

Kate Middleton attended the 2012 Trooping the Color ceremony wearing this ice-blue accessory.

Princes Maxima of the Netherlands attended Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg's wedding in 2012 with a pheasant-feather-accented fascinator.

The duchess attended Zara Phillips's wedding in 2011 with this stylish, saucer-like headpiece.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attended an Easter service in 2013 wearing peacock feathers on her fascinator, which beautifully complemented her royal-blue outfit.

During a visit to Canada in 2011, Kate wore a red fascinator that featured maple leaves, a nod to the North American country.

At Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding in 2011, Princess Madeleine of Sweden wore a blush, rose-shaped headpiece.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wore this black gauzy number to the Order of the Garter service in 2015.

At a 2016 event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Royal Air Force air cadets, Kate accented her perfect hair with a sapphire topper.

At the 2011 Epsom Derby, Princess Beatrice wore an intricately designed floral accessory.

At the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg in 2012, Countess Diane of Nassau wore this electric crimson topper.

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark wore this beautiful creation to the wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco in 2011.

During the Trooping the Color procession in 2011, the duchess wore this stunning sheer fascinator.

Princess Beatrice wore this cornflower-blue confection to an Easter service in 2015.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attended an Easter service in 2011 wearing a pale lilac fascinator that looked almost like a pinwheel.

At a garden party in 2013, Princess Beatrice wore an asymmetrical lavender and plum headpiece.

Princess Haya of Jordan attended the 2012 Royal Ascot wearing this unique indigo fascinator.

For the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Eugenie wore a daring blue accessory topped with feathers and flowers.

At a celebration for the London Underground in 2013, Kate wore a dark velvet headpiece accented with a single feather.

Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited Germany wearing a sexy fascinator that featured roses and fishnet.

At an event in the Netherlands, Queen Maxima wore a sweep of linen on her crown.

At the Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2015, Princess Eugenie wore a spectacular white fascinator that sat askew on her red hair.

At the 2015 Remembrance Sunday service, Kate wore a solemn black fascinator with a butterfly-like detail.

Princess Beatrice wore this vibrant goldenrod fascinator to the Royal Ascot in 2014.

Princess Michael of Kent looked magnificent at the 2012 Royal Ascot — the white and black headpiece was so chic!

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attended an Easter service in 2015 wearing this fun feathered number.

At the 2014 Commonwealth Observance service, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wore this beautiful off-white accessory.

On Christmas in 2015, the duchess wore this stunning emerald accessory to coordinate with her coat.

In 2016, Duchess Catherine attended the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme wearing this sheer black topper.