We can't get enough of Kate Middleton's chic headbands - here's how to get the look

Kate Middleton at Easter service - kate middleton headband
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Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a beautiful soft blue pleated Jane Taylor headband this Easter weekend, cementing this as one of her signature styles.

We have seen the Duchess of Cornwall in some truly fantastic hats and headpieces over the years, but it's the understated (and often overlooked) headband that we swoon over most.

She's sported a headband at many a Royal engagement, including Christmas at Sandringham and on Royal tours. The headbands allow for Kate Middleton's hair to really shine through, rather than hidden under wide-brimmed hats.

Headbands have the power to elevate an everyday outfit or add the finishing touch to a formal getup. They work perfectly as a bridal accessory, just as well as it do for a wedding guest.

Kate Middleton's headbands: Get the look

Prada Crystal-embellished headband, £560 | Mytheresa

Prada Crystal-embellished headband, <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6361382/type/dlg/sid/hawk-custom-tracking/https://www.mytheresa.com/en-gb/prada-crystal-embellished-headband-2041906.html" data-link-merchant="mytheresa.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£560 | Mytheresa
A stunning jewelled headband would work well for black-tie, as well as with jeans, a white tee and a tailored blazer.

Ditsy Embellished Floral Sequin Headband, £26 | Oliver Bonas

Ditsy Embellished Floral Sequin Headband, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=35352&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oliverbonas.com%2Faccessories%2Fditsy-embellished-floral-sequin-headband-339758" data-link-merchant="oliverbonas.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£26 | Oliver Bonas
This floral embellished headband adds a little bit of fun to an outfit.

Pompom Headband, £28 | Boden

Pompom Headband, <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=1669&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boden.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fpompom-headband-white-black-embroidery%2Fsty-a1228-blk" data-link-merchant="boden.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£28 | Boden
One of Kate's favourite brands, Boden always has a good selection of headbands throughout the year.

Jennifer Behr Tori satin headband, £135 | Net-A-Porter

Jennifer Behr Tori satin headband, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24448&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fjennifer-behr%2Faccessories%2Fheadbands%2Ftori-satin-headband%2F33258524072230696" data-link-merchant="net-a-porter.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£135 | Net-A-Porter
A simple satin headband with a little bit of height is an elegant choice.

&amp; Other Stories Ruched Alice Headband, £11 | &amp; Other Stories

& Other Stories Ruched Alice Headband, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xU%2AITpjPkO4&mid=41994&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stories.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fjewellery%2Fhairaccessories%2Fproduct.ruched-alice-headband-orange.0971176001.html" data-link-merchant="stories.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£11 | & Other Stories
This ruched style is really versatile, it can be paired with a similar toned dress for a wedding or on the beach with your bikini.

Jennifer Behr Brissa embellished headband, £247 | Mytheresa

Jennifer Behr Brissa embellished headband, <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6361382/type/dlg/sid/hawk-custom-tracking/https://www.mytheresa.com/en-gb/jennifer-behr-brissa-embellished-headband-2079112.html" data-link-merchant="mytheresa.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£247 | Mytheresa
You can never go wrong with pearls. This is very similar to the one that Kate wore to Prince Louis's christening.

Alessandra Rich Bow-embellished cotton headband, £240.60 | Net-A-Porter

Alessandra Rich Bow-embellished cotton headband, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24448&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Falessandra-rich%2Faccessories%2Fheadbands%2Fbow-embellished-cotton-headband%2F33258524072686161" data-link-merchant="net-a-porter.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">£240.60 | Net-A-Porter
The modern and grown-up way to wear a bow. So chic.

Kate Middleton: a look back at her headbands

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

At Louis's Christening, 2018, in a Jane Taylor headband
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At Louis's Christening, 2018, in a Jane Taylor headband

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

A fun spotty one with Prince George in 2016.
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A fun spotty one with Prince George in 2016.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

At Westminster Abbey in 2018, wearing a padded velvet headband.
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At Westminster Abbey in 2018, wearing a padded velvet headband.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

Duchess of Cambridge attends Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on Sandringham Estate in red and brown velvet headband.
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Duchess of Cambridge attends Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on Sandringham Estate in red and brown velvet headband.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

Catherine attends Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate in 2019 in the same Jane Taylor headband that she sported this weekend at the Easter service.
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Catherine attends Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate in 2019 in the same Jane Taylor headband that she sported this weekend at the Easter service.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

On the Royal tour of Canada in 2016 in a simple plastic headband.
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On the Royal tour of Canada in 2016 in a simple plastic headband.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

The Duchess of Cambridge Dublin in 2020 is another black velvet headband. One with less height this time.
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The Duchess of Cambridge Dublin in 2020 is another black velvet headband. One with less height this time.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton

Not strictly a headband, but a clever use of a plait of her own hair in 2016.
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Not strictly a headband, but a clever use of a plait of her own hair in 2016.

Katie Thomas

Katie Thomas is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over 10 years of experience on women's luxury lifestyle titles, she covers everything from the best beauty looks from the red carpet and stand out trends from the catwalk, to colonic irrigation and to the best mascaras on the market. She started her career on fashion desks across the industry - from The Telegraph to Brides - but found her calling in the Tatler beauty department. From there she moved to Instyle, before joining the Marie Claire digital team in 2018. She’s made it her own personal mission to find the best concealer in the world to cover her tenacious dark circles. She’s obsessed with skincare that makes her skin bouncy and glowy, low-maintenance hair that doesn’t require brushing and a cracking good manicure. Oh and she wears more jewellery than the Queen.