Kate Middleton Makes Even the Humble Ponytail Look Regal

We generally reserve a ponytail for the following moments: when we're feeling lazy, headed to a sweaty workout, or rocking embarrassingly dirty strands. But while she definitely has an excuse for lethargy, we're pretty sure that Duchess Kate wasn't using this coif as a cop-out. She attended an event for East Anglia's Children's Hospice with her thick chestnut locks in a perfect pony — not too high, not too low — with plenty of volume at her royal crown. Kate kept the style from looking too low maintenance by exposing only a bit of subtle side part, while her classic red dress added a little va-va-voom. Read on to see the ponytail in all its glory.