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Forget Derby, the best hats are at the Royal Ascot


You thought Kentucky Derby had the best hats? Get a load of the Royals' toppers on day one of the five-day English horserace Royal Ascot.

Prince Harry's top hat is furry

Queen Elizabeth's hat matches her jacket, her shirt and her gloves.

Zara Philips is rockin' the canary couture.

Prince Charles and Camilla had the right accessories.

Even actor Damian Lewis showed off his textured topper.

But some of the other hats just took it to a whole 'nother level. Here's a sampling of race-goers:


The "over-sized orchid hat"?

This hat is butter-FLY, yo!

It's like she wasn't sure whether to wear a hat or lots of flowers, so she did half and half.

Are we in Vegas? I'm lost.

This is a legit lily pad.

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