Relationships Talk

While the Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 wedding look, with her regal Sarah Burton wedding dress and ‘done’ make-up appeared perfectly conformist, apparently one element of her look was a rebellion against royal request: her hairstyle.

Word has it that Kate’s half-up wavy hairstyle should have been a full up-do, according to tradition.

In a new documentary about the royal wedding, William & Kate: The Journey, royal reporter Ashley Pearson claims that the bride was given official hair advice as such, but went against it.

“Royal sources tell me that the royals indicated very strongly to Kate that they would prefer her to wear her hair up for this very special occasion,” Pearson revealed.

“However, Kate had her heart set on wearing her hair down with long flowing curls, which is her favourite way to wear it and actually William’s favourite as well. They ended up compromising on her look.”

So, the bride’s hair was formal in the front, and romance in the back – and it worked. Well, they do say a marriage is all about compromise.

You’ll want to copy Kate’s velvet hair bow