Philip Treacy (a Treacy quote which is often reproduced): Treacy had previously written a piece for "The Guardian" in May 2001 on what defines the "perfect hat". Treacy's hats are also associated with English royalty, with thirty–six worn at the 29 April 2011 Royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, including the controversial fascinator style hat worn by Princess Beatrice of York. The so–called "pretzel hat" was auctioned for charity by Princess Beatrice on eBay for $130,000 (£80,100.01) on the 22 May 2011. Treacy felt the criticism regarding the "pretzel hat" was very extreme (the hat had its own Facebook page
Keith Treacy and credited the fitness coach Mark Howard for helping him lose weight and improving his physique. Treacy then set up a goal for Jason Shackell on 31 August 2013, in a 3-0 win over Derby County. Treacy's second goal later came on 15 February 2014, in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. However throughout the 2013-14 season, Treacy's first team was largely restricted to substitute appearances, although he's opened to sign a contract with the club. Despite helping the club promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 2009, Treacy was released by the club, having remained a fringe