Royal Hairstyles Through The Years

A timeline of our favourite royals and their iconic hairstyles through the years

Royal Hair
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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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Wallis Simpson, The Duchess Of Windsor Photo: Getty

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The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Getty

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Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco Photo: Getty

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Grace Kelly's soft curls and metallic headband. Photo: Getty

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A classic Old Hollywood wave on Grace Kelly. Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Getty

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Grace Kelly Photo: Getty

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Princess Margaret Photo: Getty

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Princess Anne Marie of Greece Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth decked out in jewels. Photo: Getty

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The Empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi, wearing classic mod beauty.

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A blue bow headband on Princess Margaret. Photo: Getty

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A '60s wrapped bouffant on Princess Margaret. Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Getty

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Princess Anne's voluminous hair. Photo: Getty  

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Princess Anne Photo: Getty

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Princess Diana's iconic shaggy haircut. Photo: Getty

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Princess Diana Photo: Getty

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Longer, layered hair on Princess Diana. Photo: Getty

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Princess Diana Photo: Getty

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Princess Diana in an ornate tiara from the crown jewels. Photo: Getty

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A shorter haircut on Princess Diana Photo: Getty

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Slicked-back hair on Princess Diana. Photo: Getty

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Side-swept bangs on Princess Diana.

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Queen Anne Marie Photo: Getty

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Queen Rania of Jordan Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth Photo: Getty

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Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco's statement red curls. Photo: Getty

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Queen Rania's low and loose braid. Photo: Getty

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The start of Kate Middleton bouncy blowout obsession. Photo: Getty  

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The Duchess of Cambridge chose a half-up style for her wedding in 2011. Photo: Getty

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A looped and coiled undo on Kate Middleton. Photo: Getty

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Pearl pins dressed up The Duchess Of Cambridge's twisted chignon. Photo: Getty

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Half-up curls are one of Middleton's signature styles. Photo: Getty

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Twisted curls on Middleton Photo: Getty

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Princess Sofia of Sweden Photo: Getty

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Even royals can wear ponytails, as seen on The Duchess Of Cambridge.

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A sleek low bun for Princess Sofia's wedding. Photo: Getty

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Subtle golden highlights on Princess Sofia. Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth's signature hairstyle. Photo: Getty  

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A hat is no excuse for a boring hairstyle; The Duchess of Cambridge styles hers with a coiled side-bun Photo: Getty

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The Princess of Thailand, Sirivannavari Nariratana, wearing a sleek looped braid Photo: Getty

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Queen Rania's shiny waves. Photo: Getty

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The Duchess Of Cambridge continues her reign as the queen of bouncy blowouts. Photo: Getty

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Princess Victoria Photo: Getty

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Queen Letizia of Spain Photo: Getty

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Queen Letizia of Spain Photo: Getty

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A floral tiara on Queen Letizia. Photo: Getty

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

From: Harper's BAZAAR US

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