Princess Charlene debuts sweeping updo on sad occasion

 For the occasion, the Monagasque royal, 46, decided to sweep her blonde locks up into a pristine updo for a poised look. 

Her blonde tresses framed her face elegantly as the lengths were tucked in to create a chignon-style look at the nape of her neck.

She chose a suitably tasteful outfit, opting for a black pencil-cut dress with a crew neckline. Charlene also carried a black box bag and wore a pair of diamond stud earrings.

Charlene's evolving hair look

Charlene started to grow out her hair in 2024 to the point where it could be styled in a demure updo. 

She played with her parting throughout the year – sometimes choosing on-trend curtain bangs to frame her face symmetrically, and other times parting down the side so she had a sweeping fringe for a 1920s look.

The mother of two is also partial to a hair accessory. She added a lilac netted fascinator to her ballet bun for Monaco National Day in November to coordinate with her lavender-hued suit.

Before it grew long enough to wear up, the royal wore her soft chin-grazing bob down and often tucked behind her ears. Prior to this, Charlene was known for her cropped look which created an angular and model-esque look.

Charlene's first outing of 2025

Last week the princess stepped out for her first royal engagement of 2025. She and Prince Albert headed to the Grimaldi Forum to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

She wore a deep plum velvet suit with black satin lapels and killer pumps. Her makeup look was pristine and featured a cherry-hued glossy lip and subtle grey cut crease eyeshadow look.

The former Olympic swimmer rung in the New Year in style by posing by her towering Christmas tree at the Prince's Palace alongside her husband and two children in a photo shared by the Palace on Instagram. 

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She looked splendid in a slinky midnight blue gown with a boat neckline and long sleeves.