The Princess of Wales attended the historic Enthronement Ceremony, installing Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March, and debuted a new hairstyle for the event.
Kate, 44, was seen arriving at Canterbury Cathedral to witness Dame Sarah Mullally become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, wearing her hair in a twisted side bun with volume at the root.
Kate's new croissant bun
© Getty ImagesThe hairstyle sat under her Juliette Millinery houndstooth straw boater, which is perhaps the largest hat in her collection. It's a hair look that Suzie McGill, who has over 30 years of experience in the hair industry, has high praise for.
"Kate's croissant-style bun is a great example of considered, thoughtful styling," the hairstylist tells us. "Worn to the side, it balances beautifully with her hat, which is angled in the opposite direction, a small detail that allows the bun to really be seen. It's a subtle but effective way of making sure the whole look feels cohesive."
© Getty ImagesThe bun itself, which features sections of hair twisted around each other to create a rope-like finish, is particularly impressive. Suzie explains: "It's softly structured, with gentle twists that create the 'croissant' shape. It feels classic and polished, without being too structured or overworked, very much in keeping with Kate's usual approach to hair. It's an elegant, versatile style that can work for different occasions."
Kate's latest style choice
Kate's twisted side bun not only complemented her hat but also the neckline of her outfit, which would have been a consideration for her hairstylist. The royal donned a new Suzannah London coat featuring a collared neckline and crossover front.
© AlamyThe uniformity of her bun tied in with the angular piping on her coat and the formality of her sleek Ralph Lauren 'Celia' heels.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageThe croissant bun made a nice change from her usual tumbling curls. Kate showcased the variation of her signature curls during a two-engagement outing on 18 March amid the Nigerian state visit.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesFor the ceremonial welcome of President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady at Windsor, Kate opted for uniform waves that were brushed to look like one sleek wave trickling down her back.
© Getty ImagesLater, for the state banquet at Windsor Castle, the princess opted for tighter curls that had an ethereal quality to work alongside her billowing ball gown courtesy of Andrew Gn. The hair look was akin to the Sleeping Beauty-style fluffy curls she rocked at the BAFTAs in February.
