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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
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1990

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

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1995

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

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

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

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

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

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2004

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An understably messy look after a polo match.

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2006

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

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

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2010

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

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

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

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William sports a similar look as dad Prince Charles.

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

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

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

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

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