Last Friday night [December 6, 2024], the Royal family kicked off the festive season with their annual 'Together At Christmas' carol service, spearheaded by the Princess of Wales herself, Kate Middleton. However, as gorgeous as she, Prince William and their three children all looked, it was actually Pippa Middleton, Kate's younger sister who stole the evening's spotlight. [Insert suspicious eyes emoji, here.]
Dramatics aside, Pippa unintentionally stole the limelight, not with a family fallout, but with her beauty... duh! To accompany her Karen Millen calf-length black glitter coat and heeled red velvet pumps fashion combo, Pippa turned up and out with a brand new haircut – and said haircut is a short bob, no less.
Keira Knightley, step aside; we've got a new member of the celebrity bob brigade and she comes in the form of a royal!
Not a royal fan? Well, for context, just like her sister's trademark locks, Pippa's signature hairstyle is an immaculate, long curly blowout. But now, the mum-of-three is rocking a shorter, shoulder-length 'do. Bye-bye chest-length stands, hello cropped bob!
Pippa follows in the footsteps of fellow bob wearers, Kendall Jenner, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Shania Twain and Camila Cabello. So, as a royal would, we're going to crown this short hairstyle the best of the year.
Could the cropped 'do reign supreme once again in 2025? Only time (and near future celebrity haircuts) will tell. Keep your eyes peeled, ppl.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
