OK, so, we all know that Kate Middleton is a real-life royal, now being titled the Princess of Wales and previously, Duchess of Cambridge. But who knew that one could look so... well, Disney-like?
Yesterday, in honour of World Mental Health Day (October 10), Kate and her husband, Prince William of Wales, visited BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat in London to take part in a special episode. And whilst the pair looked suave in their matching blazer jackets, the one part of Kate's look that we just cannot get over is her hair.
It's no secret that the Princess of Wales has long, thick, voluminous locks – I mean, we would know, seeing as over the years and at every opportunity possible, we've been *attempting* to emulate her glossy, ever-perfect hairstyles. From intricate updos to bond girl sleek, the Princess has pretty much done it all. However, arguably, we think that her most recent look is the best one yet. Just take a look for yourself below:
As we can see, the mum-of-three wore her caramel-toned locks down and styled in the most perfect, voluminous curls that instantly reminded us of the animated bouncy hair you see in Disney movies.
Princess, please do share your secrets, because at this rate, we'd even go as far as to believe that the curls actually are animated. Though, supplementary theories are, of course, welcome.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
