Is it any real surprise to see Meghan Markle wear her hair in a delicate regal updo? I mean, she is the Duchess of Sussex, after all!
Despite it coming naturally to Meg, her faultless beauty looks never fail to inspire us, and that includes the most recent hairstyle she wore when speaking at The Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit during the Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival 2023.
As mentioned, Meghan took to the New York stage alongside her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and of course, stunned wearing an off-the-shoulder ivory jumpsuit. But fashions aside, it was the hairstyle that had us taking notes.
See a snap of said look below:
Meghan swept her dark hair up into a ponytail, twisting and pinning the ends in a loose chignon – it's giving majestic casual. As a result, this created an effortless feel with her face-framing bangs falling simply around her eyes. These piecey tendrils – that have also been loosely curled – pull the entire style together.
Et voilà!
Everyone's clicking on...
Another immaculately presented royal, Kate Middleton, finds her hair signature in sleek updos – not a single flyaway or strand of hair out of place. Meghan in turn gives us a more relaxed energy with her 'dos, channeling the vibe of Princesses like Cinderella, Belle, Ariel – Disney fans will know exactly what we mean!
One, No, two words: Perfectly imperfect. *Chef's kiss*.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
