Zara Phillips has been crowned Celebrity Hat Wearer of the year.


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Zara, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, beat her cousin Princess Beatrice and supermodel Naomi Campbell to the top of the list, which is compiled by Luton’s millinery and hat-making industry.

Prince Harry appeared at number five on the men’s list, which was topped by actor Brad Pitt.

Philip Wright, of Luton milliner Walter Wright Ltd, said: “Zara has opted for the more masculine but highly-fashionable trilby and fedora hat styles, together with some of the neat, chic, 1920s-inspired designs. But she’s also gone for some fairly extravagant styles which are both fashionable and fun.”

Although Prince Harry also featured in last year’s list, Wright suggested he has a long way to go before he catches up with his ultra-stylish cousin.

He said: “We have the royal princesses and Kate Middleton waiting to take on Princess Diana’s fashion crown but we are still waiting for a Royal male to show a positive style lead in all aspects of the male wardrobe.”

The top five female and male celebrity hat wearers are:

1. Zara Phillips / Brad Pitt
2. Princess Beatrice / David Beckham
3. Paris Hilton / Jude Law
4. Sarah Jessica Parker / George Clooney
5. Naomi Campbell / Prince Harry