The royal family's 70 most memorable hair moments, from wedding up-dos to the Princess of Wales now
See how royal hairstyles have evolved over the years—from loose curls in the 1920s to the Princess of Wales' 2026 waves
Royal hairstyles were both traditional and predictable for centuries until Diana rose to fame and made her signature hairstyle the must-have haircut of the '80s. The world fell in love with Kate Middleton and her bouncy blowout, and then suddenly the popularity of blowout bars exploded across the world. There's also Meghan Markle, who isn't afraid to wear her hair up, down, straight, curly, or in a messy bun.
From Princess Diana's iconic '90s style to the Princess of Wales' fresh blonde era, see how royal hairstyles have evolved over the years.
1914
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.
1920
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.
1923
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.
1935
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.
1937
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.
1940s
Princess Margaret poses for a portrait in the 1940s.
1940
Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
1950
The Queen Mother Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon in 1950.
1954
Queen Elizabeth in 1954.
1955
Queen Elizabeth in 1955.
1956
Princess Margaret in 1956.
1965
Queen Elizabeth decked out in jewels in 1965.
1967
A blue bow headband on Princess Margaret in 1967.
1969
A '60s wrapped bouffant on Princess Margaret in 1969.
1970
Queen Elizabeth in 1970.
1971
Princess Anne's voluminous hair in 1971.
1973
Princess Anne in 1973.
1981
Princess Diana's iconic shaggy haircut in 1981.
1983
Princess Diana in 1983.
1987
Longer, layered hair on Princess Diana in 1987.
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