A Definitive Timeline of Prince William's Hair Through the Years

In honor of Prince William's newly shaved head, here's a look back at how he's styled his hair throughout the years
By Diana Pearl
January 19, 2018 04:00 PM

1 of 17

1990

Credit: Tim Graham/Getty

A 7-year-old William rocks a bowl cut while watching a polo match.

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 17

1995

Credit: Tim Graham/Getty

Celebrating the Queen Mother's birthday, William's thick locks were swept straight.

3 of 17

1998

Credit: Tim Graham/Getty

And at the Queen Mother's birthday party three years later, he was still rocking a similar style.

Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

4 of 17

2002

Credit: Tim Graham/Getty

In 2002, William was sporting a curlier, more untamed 'do.

Advertisement

5 of 17

2000

Credit: UK Press/Getty

For his first-ever press conference, William rocked a lighter blonde 'do ahead of heading off on his gap year.

6 of 17

2000

Credit: Toby Melville/Pool/Newsmakers/Getty

On said gap year, William trimmed his formerly-long 'do.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

7 of 17

2004

Credit: Tim Graham/Getty

An understably messy look after a polo match.

Advertisement
Advertisement

8 of 17

2006

Credit: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty

A view from the top as William attends a World Cup soccer match in Germany.

Advertisement

9 of 17

2009

Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty

A swept-over look at an unveiling of a new statue of Queen Elizabeth.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

10 of 17

2010

Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage

Just a few months before he announces his engagement to Kate Middleton, William makes a solo visit to Australia.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

11 of 17

2011

Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

Dressed in his military finest, he wed Kate Middleton in April 2011 — and looked very handsome doing so!

Advertisement
Advertisement

12 of 17

2013

Credit: Ruaridh Connellan/Barcroft via Getty Images

Debuting baby son Prince George to the world in July 2013.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

13 of 17

2014

Credit: John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty images

William sports a similar look as dad Prince Charles.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

14 of 17

2015

Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Taking Prince George to meet baby sister Princess Charlotte for the first time in May 2015.

Advertisement
Advertisement

15 of 17

2016

Credit: Matthew Horwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images

In 2016, we're seeing less of William's hair than ever before.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

16 of 17

2017

Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage

His 'do stayed pretty much the same through 2017, too.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

17 of 17

2018

Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas - WPA Pool/Getty Images

And now, William is at the shortest we've ever seen him after he shaved his head.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Diana Pearl