9 of the Duchess of Cambridge's Most Stylish Headband Moments

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We all know the Duchess of Cambridge loves a hat, but Kate Middleton has also become rather partial to a luxe headband. Whether it's to keep her iconic brunette waves in check, or to add some color-coordinated chic to her holiday outfit, Middleton's headband choices have consistently scored highly in the beauty stakes.

She clearly has her favorite designers — Jane Taylor and Juliette Botterill must be on her speed dial — but Middleton's also turned to affordable stores like Zara to get her headband fix. And the Duchess also has a favored style. Although she's been spotted in an animal-print plastic number back in the day, Middleton's recent choices have all been about making bold statements with either decadent fabrics like velvet and silk, or gorgeous embellishments either in the form of pearls or floral appliqués. She's worn these luxurious styles to christenings, weddings, church services, and Remembrance Days. Ahead, take a look at nine times Middleton has worn her headband so very well.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Velvet Jane Taylor Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Velvet Jane Taylor Headband

During a visit to Dublin in March 2020, Middleton gave us major Blair Waldorf vibes with her double-breasted Catherine Walker coat, Alessandra Rich dress, and matching padded velvet Jane Taylor headband.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Sparkly Black Zara Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Sparkly Black Zara Headband

The Duchess turned to the high street for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in London in November 2019, wearing an embellished headband from Zara that added the subtlest amount of sparkle to her simple black dress.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Velvet Plaited Juliette Botterill Millinery Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Velvet Plaited Juliette Botterill Millinery Headband

For Archie's christening in July 2019, Middleton matched her Gianvito Rossi shoes to her pink, velvet-plaited Juliette Botterill Millinery Abaca Plaided Band (only available in the UK). She teamed it with a Stella McCartney dress in the same color palette.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Teal Jane Taylor Pleated Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Teal Jane Taylor Pleated Headband

Middleton wore a pleated headband from Jane Taylor for a church service on the Sandringham Estate in January 2019. She matched it to her teal Catherine Walker coat.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Crescent-Moon-Shaped Jane Taylor Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Crescent-Moon-Shaped Jane Taylor Headband

For the Remembrance Day service at Westminster Abbey in November 2018, Middleton wore a crescent-moon-shaped Jane Taylor headband in a gorgeous shade of forest green that perfectly matched the velvet trim of her Catherine Walker coat.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a White Floral Jane Taylor Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a White Floral Jane Taylor Headband

For Prince Louis's christening in July 2018, Middleton paired her Alexander McQueen dress with a white straw Jane Taylor headband with both netting and floral appliqués.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Plaited Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Plaited Headband

The Duchess wore an understated plaited headband during her visit to British Columbia in September 2016.

The Duchess of Cambridge in a Leopard-Print Headband
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The Duchess of Cambridge in a Leopard-Print Headband

Middleton wore a slim leopard-print headband and a Stella McCartney dress as she held Prince George at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in July 2016.