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 player in the first team squad under managers Eddie Howe and Sean Dyche. In effort to boost chance to make to the Ireland Squad for UEFA Euro 2012, Treacy joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the season. Treacy made his Sheffield Wednesday debut two days later, coming on as a substitute for Jermaine Johnson in the 78th minute, in a 1-0 win over Leyton Orient. After making appearance, mostly from coming on the bench, Treacy scored his first Sheffield Wednesday goal, coming from a direct free kick and provided a winning goal, in a 2-1 win over