When we think of some of the most well-known royal ladies out there, we think of their long, flowing manes of hair. It has stereotypical princess vibes and always looks gorgeous and glossy. After all, the Princess of Wales pretty much invented the bouncy blowdry and the want for long, cascading curls has never really gone away.

But long hair really does take a lot of upkeep - you need to get those split ends snipped, apply lots of conditioning treatments and try not to use too much heat. 

A 'bob' haircut is always in style and lately, is back in fashion again. Paul Windle, renowned hairdresser & founder of Windle LAB explains: "Most of our stylish clients never gave up the Bob, it’s a classic. I think there are two reasons the Bob is really coming back – one, is that people are getting over what I would call 'casual Covid' habits. They’re putting in more effort and time to look classically stylish with their clothes and the Bob is perfect for this. I also think people are tired of spending hours torturing their hair with heat to achieve a look, and many clients are wanting their hair to naturally be in beautiful condition."

He adds: "Not all bobs and textures are the same. It is important to get the right cut and texture for you. Some of us may suit a short, smooth bob and some of us may prefer a messy natural texture. So my advice to anyone who is thinking about going for the chop, is to think carefully which type of bob is right for you and then discuss with your hair stylist."

Some of our favourite royal ladies have all been there, and look incredible rocking less length. We round up the best royal bobs you need to add to your hair inspiration file, ASAP.