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There’s hope for us all: Mary’s bad hair day

Princess Mary suffered a bit of a hair mishap in her latest appearance, but don't worry - she STILL looked perfect.

Usually primed, proper and perfect, our beloved Princess Mary has given us all a glimmer of hope by proving that even royals have bad hair days. When they’re climbing bridges, on a windy day, in the rain …

Well, it is a bit of a stretch, but when she doesn’t put a foot wrong for more than 12 years, can you blame us?

The Princess spent Sunday climbing bridges in Denmark, where she became the first person to climb the newly opened Old Little Belt Bridge.

Mary left the gowns, fascinators and heel behind for a safety-suit and practical ponytail. But unfortunately in the windy conditions, her pony didn’t hold. Princess Mary struggled to keep her brown tresses under control until she got down onto flat ground.

Where, of course, she returned to looking perfect. Oh, well.

Take a look back at our favourite royal wardrobe malfunctions.

Princess Mary’s pony took flight on her bridge climb this Sunday.

But the Princess had it under control once she hit the ground.

Kate is no stranger to windy hair days either.

Or a breezy skirt, or two.

Or three…

Or — well, you get it.

Someone didn’t tell Princess Victoria about the “nude bra + camera flashes” rule.

Or Queen Maxima.

Maxima experiencing some unfortunate seaming on her blouse.

Princess Marie of Denmark losing her hat.

And her veil!

Even Diana wasn’t safe from blustery winds.

If looks could kill … Diana’s usually perfectly coiffed hair gets put on blast.

Queen Elizabeth holds onto her hat.

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