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THE ROYAL PARADE: The Royal Wedding Dress - Will Our Gal Kate Measure Up?

The excitement over the royal wedding is at a fever pitch today, just one day before the nuptials and no one can think of anything else other than the question of the hour: What will Kate Middleton wear?? A quick look at some of Kate's royal contemporaries shows she has some stiff competition in the style department but I am willing to bet the farm that the princess-to-be will not disappoint us!  Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Lady Helen Windsor Annemarie, Duchess of Parma and Piacenza Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Mrs. Peter Phillips (granddaughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth), the former Autumn Kelly. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Queen Rania of Jordan Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Princess Marie of Denmark Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau Princess Letizia of Spain Princess Mar...

THE ROYAL PARADE: The Art of Giving Good 'Hat'

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice at Easter Mass 2011 With the Royal Wedding a few days away, the anticipation over what Kate Middleton will wear is coming to a fever pitch. While I am slightly curious to see the future princess' wedding dress, my eyes will be on the one item the royals are known for-their hats! Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall The younger royals seem to eschew the glorious hat at most events, which is a shame really. The hat just seems to add an air of style and sophistication to any outfit and I miss the opportunities to feed my obsession when the royal ladies choose the informal route. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Princess Michael of Kent Miss Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne Princess Nikolaos of Greece One who seldom disappoints the hat enthusia...