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Royal Wedding Hat Sparks Memes, Sells for £81,100
27 Jul
Summary
- Princess Beatrice's unique hat became a global internet meme.
- The hat sold for £81,100 on eBay to benefit charities.
- Milliner Philip Treacy embraced the creative pressure of his designs.
Princess Beatrice's striking Philip Treacy hat, worn to the 2011 royal wedding, captured global attention and became a viral internet meme, with many comparing it to a pretzel or toilet seat. The divisive headpiece, however, was eventually sold for £81,100 on eBay. Proceeds from the sale were generously split between UNICEF and the charity Children in Crisis.
Renowned milliner Philip Treacy, who designed the iconic hat, has spoken about the pressure of constant creative demand. Treacy has a distinguished career, crafting unique pieces for international stars like Madonna and Celine Dion, as well as designing for British royals, including Queen Camilla's wedding headpiece.
