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Kate steps out with new ‘do for first engagement since giving birth

Her signature glossy mane is coveted the world over, but the Duchess of Cambridge has decided to experiment with a bold new look.

The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out – with bangs – for the first time since giving birth to Princess Charlotte.

Kate looked stunning in a Ralph Lauren shirtdress as she attended a solo public engagement at the Anna Freud Centre in London on Thursday.

The centre focusses on children’s mental health, which aides reportedly say the royal is keen to explore and raise awareness about early intervention.

Kate debuted her new long sweeping fringe on Sunday when she was photographed arriving at Crathie Kirk in Scotland for morning prayers.

The Duchess chose one of her favourite styles – half up, half down – but with the addition of a new fringe.

It’s not the first time Kate has experimented with bangs – check out some of her most memorable hair moments here.

Kate’s new fringe.

The Duchess of Cambridge at the Anna Freud Centre on Thursday.

The centre focusses on children’s mental health.

With long natural hair at the polo in 2006.

Kate last had a fringe in November 2012.

With decidedly less glossy hair at her university graduation in 2005.

An elaborate up-do in south east Asia in 2012.

Flirting with a fringe in 2006.

A gorgeous braided up-do in 2012.

The humidity in Tuvalu wrought havoc on Kate’s mane.

Rocking blonder locks shortly after the birth of Prince George in 2013.

Kate is famous for her perfect locks.

Before her princess makeover in 2006.

Showing some grey in 2013.

What a mane!

With long sweeping bangs at her university graduation in 2005.

The demi-chignon is a favourite look of the Duchess.

With straighter hair in 2007.

An elegant look in 2013.

On her wedding day in 2011.

A twisted style in 2014.

Barrel ringlets in November 2013.

A teased look for a night out in 2014.

Picture perfect waves in 2014.

Kate’s hair Down Under in 2014.

Pretty plaits in 2015.

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