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Is there ever a classier way to wear oneโ€™s hair than in a sleek and chic bun?

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We tend to think not โ€“ and the British royals are case in point.

On many a royal occasion, team Windsor has wowed us time and time again with their impeccable fashion choices, their stunning accessories and, of course, their enviable tresses.

From Kate Middletonโ€™s ever-classy evening looks to Meghan Markleโ€™s signature bun โ€“ after witnessing such perfection time and time again, itโ€™s almost impossible to not feel inspired by the regal elite.

To honour their time-old knack for nailing the humble up-do, be it a ponytail, bun or even a plaited creation, weโ€™ve rounded up the most iconic royal slick-โ€˜dos of all time.

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Donโ€™t be afraid to whack these puppies into a scrapbook and take them to your hairdresser โ€“ every single one oozes glamour and class.

Get comfy and keep scrolling for your daily dose of hair-spiration.

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Kateโ€™s 2019 BAFTA look was all kinds of chic, but her swept-back up-do was the cherry on top of the pie.

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Meanwhile, Duchess Meghan is also a known slayer of the bun โ€“ so much so that itโ€™s become synonymous with her signature look! Her slick up-do worn to the National Theatre was an iconic moment.

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Zara Phillips is a known lover of the ponytail, but her chic bun worn to the 2019 Easter service at St Georgeโ€™s Chapel stepped things up a notch.

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And we canโ€™t forget Kateโ€™s love of a chic pony-tail. This messy style she donned as she visited the RAF Air Cadets is the perfect glam-casual look.

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And letโ€™s not forget our favourite international royals โ€“ Wife of Monaco royal Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, rocked a stunning wedding day up-do that will forever be remembered in the hairstyle hall of fame.

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Our unsung royal fashion icon Sophie, Countess of Wessex is also a keen wearer of an up-do. Wait till you see the back of this casual โ€˜do she wore of the Royal Windsor Horse Showโ€ฆ

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Yep, the French plait is old hat for this trendy royal!

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Our hair Queen Meghan once again nailed a sleek and slick bun during her tour of Morocco earlier in 2019 โ€“ and letโ€™s not forget that heavenly Dior gown she wore with it!

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Spot the tail! A ponytail that is โ€“ Princess Beatriceโ€™s stylish hairdo worn to Lady Gabriella Windsorโ€™s royal wedding in May 2019 was undeniably glam.

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Lady Amelia Windsor looks amazing in almost anything โ€“ but this sleek ponytail is definitely oozing cool-girl chic in this Dior ensemble.

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And in another iconic look ahead of a Dior fashion show in Paris, Amelia proved sheโ€™s not a one-hit-wonder when it comes to nailing the up-do.

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Attending a concert back in 2015, Queen Maxima of The Netherlandsโ€™ swirled bun continues to mesmerise us.

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And once again, Kate nailed the pony-tail up-do like no other when she stepped out on a rainy day in Blackpool โ€“ a smart style for wet weather, might we add!

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