Kate Middleton's Complete Beauty Transformation Through The Years
All her beauty milestones, from experimental university student to her latest "Middy" cut
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Before she was royalty, Kate Middleton was always a natural beauty, pictured here at her graduation from university, with Prince William at her side.
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At a friend's wedding, she looked gorgeous, but not as polished as in the years to come.
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Long waves at another wedding, this time at the nuptials of Laura Parker-Bowles, the daughter of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
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At a store opening in 2006, she showcased a fuller side-fringe, a style quite on-trend at the time.
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Just before her not-to-last split from Prince William, his future bride was snapped wearing natural make-up with a hint of pink lipstick and mascara.
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Dark kohl eyeliner was a make-up stalwart before she officially become a royal. At the races in 2008 Middleton teamed it with loose natural hair underneath a hat.
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Despite the presence of photographers, the then-girlfriend of Prince William was able to enjoy a less formal approach to dressing and beauty back at a Polo match in 2009.
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In 2010, the royal couple's engagement was announced. The now Duchess of Cambridge lined her eyes with deep blue eyeliner to match her soon-to-be a sell-out Issa dress.
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As the whole country watched, Catherine married her Prince Charming. Her bridal glow was exacerbated by pink blush and loose ringlet curls.
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As the newlyweds went on their official tour to Canada, the Duchess looked every inch a royal, with groomed make-up and bouncy, structured waves.
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A few highlights and a sleeker style had lightened the royal's hair by the summer of 2011.
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The royal found one of her signature hairstyles early on. She wore her locks in loose, low ringlets in 2012 , a style she still wears today.
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Pretty-in-pink make-up across her eyelids and cheeks helped add to the Duchess' radiant complexion while abroad in 2012.
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While away in the Solomon Islands, she let the humidity naturally add relaxed texture to her curls.
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The sun had lightened the Duchess' hair to a honeyed-brown shade during the royals' Malaysian tour.
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While pregnant with her first child, Prince George, she frequently wore her hair in loose waves, showcasing the additional body her tresses had.
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Introducing Prince George to the world, family portrait-style, the Duchess chose full, bouncy curls and a slightly richer hair colour.
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In a different style for the royal, she chose a sleek ponytail with relaxed, loose strands left out at the front to frame her face at the end of 2013.
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The Duchess' very long hair allowed her to try fuller ringlets at The Portrait Gala, teamed with deep blue eye make-up that matched her gown.
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Balancing out her bold brows and dark eye make-up, the royal choose to secure her hair off her face, but not without adding a hint of a bouffant to the crown first.
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By 2014, the Duchess has nailed how to accessorise a sleek ponytail without fussiness- simply tying a few loose strands around her hairband.
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The signature glossy curls were back in place for the media's first glimpse of Princess Charlotte.
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Her hair looked thick and very healthy in October 2015. A more prominent fringe was also cut in that year.
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Using her fringe to add body and softness to her look, the royal also wears the occasional ponytail for daytime events.
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The Duchess' skin was positively glowing whilst skiing with her family in 2016.
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By the time of the royal couple's trip to India, the Duchess' hair was shorter and thick curls gave the style lots of sleek body despite the heat.
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This formal up-do was groomed to perfection, making the royal look every inch a Duchess.
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At church for Christmas Day, her hair was straighter than usual but no less sleek and styled.
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Avoiding fussy accessories, her hair is often pinned back nowadays, using twists and half-up, half-down hairstyles to keep it neat.
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At the 2017 BAFTAs, she wore her hair in a voluminous up-do, paired with heavier make-up than usual, comprising of thick flicks of kohl eyeliner.
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On more solemn occasions, the royal often wears dark, graphic eyeshadow to open up her eyes and match her outfit.
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Alongside an otherwise natural base, a swipe of blush is a popular choice for adding a youthful glow to the Duchess' cheeks.
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A low chignon is a stylish way for the royal to negotiate headwear, including at her sister Pippa Middleton's wedding.
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At Wimbledon this year, the royal showcased a new shorter hairstyle, dubbed "the Middy cut".
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From: Harper's BAZAAR UK