Duchess Kate showcases sophisticated half updo on second day of the royal train tour


By Heather Cichowski


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December 8, 2020
Kate Middleton, wearing a red coat and plaid scarf, smiles brightly.
By Heather Cichowski

Duchess Kate and Prince William continued on their second and final day of their royal train tour on Dec. 8. The royal couple stepped out in Wales to visit Cardiff Castle for their first stop. The duchess oozed elegance with her outfit and beauty look.

Kate wore her long brunette locks in a half updo with twisted back.

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Kate Middleton smiling, wearing a red coat and plaid scarf.
The half-up-half-down hairstyle was the perfect complement to Kate's tousled waves.

The hairdo also showcased the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite Alia Hoops from Spells of Love, a demi-fine jewelry brand based in Wales.

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Back view of a woman with long brown hair in a braid, wearing a red plaid coat.
The hairdo was just as beautiful from the back! It drew attention to Kate's blonde highlights.

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Kate Middleton, wearing a red plaid coat and scarf, smiles while walking.
The mom of three's ensemble was completed with a red Alexander McQueen coat, a tartan scarf and matching midi skirt by Emilia Wickstead.

The Christmas-inspired look was finished with a black turtleneck, black gloves and tall black boots courtesy of Ralph Lauren.

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A woman with long hair wearing a black blazer and a face mask stands in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
On Dec. 7, Kate toured around the United Kingdom with her tresses styled in her signature look of a centre part and soft waves.

The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured here at the Batley Community Centre in West Yorkshire meeting with volunteers.

Her look was rounded out with Simone Rocha faux pearl earrings, a cream sweater, navy Hobbs coat and Amaia face mask.

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Prince William and a woman, both wearing masks, engage with a person in a red vest at a train station.
The duchess began her journey on the Queen's train on Dec. 6 wearing a hunter green Alexander McQueen coat, York Scarves tartan scarf and another Amaia face mask.

Her hair was perfectly polished in flowing waves and a middle part.

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