NoChristmas 2025. At Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton and little Charlotte they seal their bond with a refined coordinated hair look. Between maxi bows in black velvet and scarlet knots, the Princess of Wales and her daughter redefine the concept of “mini-me” style. Proving that the secret of festive elegance lies in the most classic details of royal tradition.
Kate Middleton’s latest hairstyle
Apart from the sumptuous crowns, Catherine continues to rewrite the rules of British elegance. Choosing hair accessories that promptly reveal her stylistic mastery. The latest example – very recent – is hair that appears longer, fuller and shinier than ever. Made more sophisticated thanks to a (semi-cropped) detail from times gone by. Once again, she is the absolute muse for anyone looking for the perfect balance between formal rigor and romantic charm.
Christmas hair: silk waves and black velvet
On the occasion of the Christmas celebrations, Kate enchanted her subjects by appearing with a look that is a true lesson in style. Wrapped in a vibrant fiery red printed dress, the Princess declines her beauty signature in a new version. The hair, very long and silky like the dress, is perfectly smoothed in one smooth but volumetric fold. To seal the partially collected hairstyle, a maxi black velvet bowwhich creates a graphic and chic contrast with the red of the outfit.
London, 16 December 2025. William and Catherine headed to the Royal Family Christmas Lunch at Buckingham Palace. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
A detail that not only highlights the health and density of her hair, but which gives her face (completely free from fringes or locks) that effortless brightness that only such an iconic accessory can confer.
Family tradition: from Catherine to little Charlotte
The little girl is next to her mother Kate in a red dress Charlotte follows the family tradition with a burgundy dress and matching bow. Sealing the mother/daughter bond with a refined coordinated hairstyle. Thus, in a very short time, the festive mini-me lookconfirms itself as the most elegant trend of Christmas 2025 and demonstrates how a simple ribbon can instantly elevate – and sweeten – even the most formal outfit.
London, 16 December 2025. Charlotte and Catherine headed to the Royal Family Christmas Lunch at Buckingham Palace. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The secret of the look
Kate’s passion for bows is nothing new, but rather a long love story that has lasted for years. Especially since 2018, when the Princess surprised everyone during a visit to University College London. On that occasion, combined with a burgundy suit by Paule Ka, hers ponytail with fine bow end immediately went viral.
The secret of the – not surprisingly widely copied – Kate-effect it often resides in accessible pieces, which immediately become objects of desire. The famous Twilly Scrunchie, the black bow with elastic signed J. Crewworn repeatedly by the Princess, has become an absolute cult, almost perpetually sold out.
For those who want to replicate her style today, the search shifts to fine satin ribbons for a brighter and more festive effect, or to black velvet for a touch of chic austerity. Whether it is an archive piece or a new haberdashery proposal, the bow still remains the same.smartest beauty investment of the season. A small detail, capable of giving aallure of a true queen.