Kate Middleton is showing off her princess skills.
Indeed, the Princess of Wales, 43, can add her effortless hairstyling abilities to her list of talents. While on a royal visit to a local mill in Cuxton, England on Sept. 11, Kate tried her hand at screen printing, sporting an apron to protect her sleek black shirt from getting messy. To get her hair out of the way before getting her hands dirty, she simply pulled up her hair, twisted it and then formed it into a bun, tucking in the remaining her into the updo without using a clip, hair tie or anything other than her own locks—all in under 15 seconds.
In the comment section of a video showing off the skill, viewers were amazed by her natural abilities.
“There’s nothing this woman can’t do perfectly because girl… how did she do it?!?” one wrote, while another added, “Looks like this is something she does all the time. And it doesn’t look messy.”
Others were perplexed by how Kate managed to get her hair to stay put without the use of any tools, one social media user quipping, “I keep rewatching but still can’t figure it out.”
Kate’s hair has been in the spotlight more than usual lately, as her blonde hair transformation recently stunned the public.
After it seemed Kate had noticeably lighter locks while in the car on the way to a church service on Aug. 24 in Scotland with husband Prince William and kids Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, the Princess of Wales officially stepped out with the new look while visiting the Natural History Museum in London on Sept. 4, when she styled her light caramel locks in her signature waves to accompany a fall-inspired outfit consisting of a neutral blazer over a white button down, black pants and khaki-brown flats.
However, the new ‘do didn’t last long. Two days later on Sept. 6, she stepped back out in her classic brunette color at the Women’s Rugby World Cup match between England and Australia at the American Express Stadium in East Sussex, England.
Kate’s hairstyle changes come after facing a battle with cancer since 2024. In January, she announced she was officially in remission following treatment, but she’s shared that fully recovering has still been a challenge.
“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment,” she said on a July visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, per People. “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult.”
“You have to find your new normal and that takes time,” she continued, “and it’s a rollercoaster, it’s not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is you go through hard times.”
For more of Kate’s best hair moments, keep reading.
Lighten Up
Kate Middleton served up honey-blonde highlights along with the hospitality when she and Prince William welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to Windsor Castle in July 2025.
Curtains for Kate
Fall was in the air in September 2023, Kate getting into the mood with freshly cut curtain bangs and a brightly colored blazer reminiscent of autumn leaves.
Bang Up Job
Kate debuted a more layered cut in September 2015.
Pin-Up Girl
The Duchess knows how to work a twisted updo, that’s for sure!
Crowd Pleaser
Her Wimbledon score card in 2014: Five funny faces, one perfect hairstyle.
Hair for an Heir
Even Prince George couldn’t keep his hands off his mum’s pretty locks.
A Good Sport
No ponytail, no problem! Kate can keep up her perfect blowout while playing sports.
Model Traveler
Once again Middleton shows she has mastered the art of hat hair.
After-Baby Blowout
Remember that time Kate’s hair almost upstaged the royal baby? Well, it happened. Sure, Prince George was cute, but one day after giving birth, the Duchess’ blowout was nothing short of flawless.
Woven Together
No doubt future brides everywhere are still saving this look on their wedding Pinterest boards. Arguably her best updo so far, Kate’s braided twist was the definition of elegance.
Flower Girl
No fair, even her vacation hair is lovely! Prince William‘s wife let her natural waves loose while in the South Pacific.
The Dark Side
After a reported six hour visit to a London salon, Catherine debuted a glossy chocolate hue that gave a new meaning to the term brunette beauty.
Quick Fix
Last year she made headlines for twirling her curls around her finger. What? Can’t a gal fix a few flyaways?!
Red Carpet Ready
This is as close to bedhead as the royals get and it’s the perfect balance of messy chic.
How Retro
Ok, so she didn’t get bangs, but shel did try out layers for a short while.
Do the Twist
If plaits aren’t really your style, Kate’s still got you covered. She rocked this twisted version which was a close cousin to her braided ‘do.
“I Do” ‘Do
Disney Princesses have nothing on Kate! Everything about the royal wedding seemed straight out of a fairy tale even her tiara-adorned hairstyle.
Hat Hair
Not only has she mastered the half-up half-down style, but she even makes hat hair look good.
Best Tressed
The wind-blown look has never been so perfectly polished.
Time to Shine
You glow, girl! In the daylight, Middleton’s mane is downright radiant.
Picture Perfect
If you weren’t already in love with Kate’s tresses, her hairstyle for the engagement announcement probably sealed the deal.
Mane Squeeze
No stylist needed! Even before she was getting $800 haircuts Middleton’s locks were naturally gorgeous.
Party Trick
While most of us might have flat strands or major frizz after a night out, the Duchess of Cambridge looked like she just left the salon.
