Mad Hatters: 13 Ridiculous Royal Wedding Hats

Those Controversial Bearskin Hats
Those classic royal guard hats aren't just big, heavy and impractical (it can't be easy to leap to the defense of a royal while wearing one), they've also been criticized by animal rights groups for being made of Canadian bearskin. On the other hand, fake fur does seem a bit risky for a monarchy already saddled the sartorial choices of Prince Andrew's daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.

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