A royal visit highlights a familiar hairstyle
On February 3, 2026, Princess Kate Middleton visited textile manufacturers in West Wales to celebrate heritage, creativity, and craftsmanship in the Welsh textile industry. And while the mother of three keeps her royal duties at the front, it was actually her hairstyle that had royal fans glued to their screens. The Princess of Wales appeared with her long chestnut hair styled in a half-up look with soft volume and loose curls. This moment reminded royal fans of one of Kate Middleton’s most famous beauty moments.
The style recalls her 2011 wedding look
The hairstyle closely mirrored the look that Princess Kate Middleton wore at her wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011. On that day, she chose a demi chignon with a gentle side part and flowing curls. The bridal style was adorned with Queen Elizabeth’s Cartier Halo tiara and a long veil. Her wedding hair was created by stylists James Pryce and Richard Ward, and Kate was closely involved in her style process. Since then, soft half-up hairstyles have become one of the Princess’s signature choices during royal outings and official appearances.
Her hair choices have evolved in recent years
After becoming Princess of Wales in 2022, the Princess of Wales began wearing her hair fully down more often. In September 2025, she returned to her royal duties with noticeably lighter hair, marking her most dramatic change so far. However, her blonde era did not last for too long, as she returned to her usual hair color just a few days later.