Queen Elizabeth II can often be spotted in vibrant coats and matching hats. Wearing hats to formal occasions is part of royal protocol, but wearing bright colors is a specialty of the Queen's for a reason. According to her daughter-in-law Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, her penchant for vivid outfits is more than just a fashion statement.
"She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen'," she said in the Smithsonian Channel documentary "The Queen at 90.""Don't forget that when she turns up somewhere, the crowds are two, three, four, 10, 15 deep, and someone wants to be able to say they saw a bit of the Queen's hat as she went past."
Here are some of Her Majesty's most dazzling looks that can be spotted from afar.
The Queen wears neon colors to stand out.
Her matching hats make a statement, too.
She wore a festive bright orange to church on Christmas Day this past year.
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