Queen Elizabeth may have broken royal protocol with outfit

Angela wrote: “We chose a Breton-brim block style, which would create an upturned brim, so Her Majesty’s face could be clearly seen, and The Queen could see everyone in the room.

“We chose a large square crown to balance the brim and five flowers, made from feathers with tiny seed pearls, painted yellow.

“It never occurred to Stella and me that people might think we were copying the European Union flag.

“The press and the rest of the media were quick to assume that was the case.”