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Duchess Kate battles unruly hair on windy day

Kate might have arrived at her event yesterday looking Princess perfect, but it seems the elements had a different idea!
Kate Middleton windy hair

Whenever we venture outside in a flouncy dress or with a fresh blow out, a strong gust of wind can definitely ruin our day. So, imagine having to deal with the elements (and keeping your blow out under control) in front of a hundred cameras!

Poor Duchess Catherine was faced with such an occasion yesterday when a windy day took control of her engagement.

Kate, who was in London to attend a teachers conference where she gave a speech, was forced to contend with some very uncomfortable conditions when her world-famous locks decided to go wild.

Luckily for Kate, he handled it like a true professional and was back to looking her best as soon as she stepped through the door.

How lucky!

Kate struggled to keep her glossy locks under control at her engagement yesterday.

Windswept! Kate still looked gorgeous despite the wind.

Barack and Michelle laugh as he helps her with her skirt.

Kate holds onto her Orla Kiely dress at Rose Hill Primary School.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II arrives in high winds for a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey.

She manages with poise.

Kate holds onto her dress as she meets Winmalee Girl Guides in the Blue Mountains.

Kate plays things down leaving the Inauguration of Warner Bros. Studios.

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at the airport in Austin, Texas.

It’s a windy old day as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla greet Barack and Michelle Obama at Buckingham Palace.

Michelle Obama maintains composure despite the conditions.

Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attends the Christening of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary’s son Christian.

The northern winds get the better of Princess Mette-Marit as she steps out of her car.

Autumn Phillips, the daughter-in-law of Princess Royal Anne, manages to keep her skirt down at the celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

Princess Mary seems to manage never to let those gusty Danish winds catch her out too badly.

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria holds her skirt in the wind and looks slightly worried.

A windswept Princess Diana leaves her London health club after her morning workout.

We love how Kate keeps her cool in crazy weather conditions.

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