Meghan Markle Wore Her First Royal French Twist in Fiji

Leah Prinzivalli
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are barely halfway through their first royal tour together, but in that time, the duchess has already announced a pregnancy, worn a new ponytail style, and given an empowering speech. And on Wednesday, she gifted the hair-obsessed among us with yet another stunning moment: the first French twist she's worn since becoming a member of the royal family.

While touring the University of the South Pacific in Fiji on Wednesday, Harry and Meghan both dressed in their island best: he in a blue tropical print shirt and she in a floral wrap dress tied with a pom-pom at her waist. But for royal beauty watchers, the pièce de résistance was Meghan's hair. The Duchess wore a French twist, the chic, polished cousin to her trademark messy bun. Instead of securing the gathered hair at the nape of the neck, though, the French twist tucks the hair under itself to create a sleek, smooth silhouette on the back of the head, rather than a bouncy bun.

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The twist is a first (in royal life, at least) for Meghan, but it wasn't enough to simply surprise us with a new look. She also honored the local style with three beautiful white flowers tucked neatly into her twist. The look is a clever combination of royal culture and island aesthetic. It's also a reminder that the Duchess's take on royal style is just getting started.

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Meghan may already have a signature hairstyle, but she's clearly surprising her fans — and there's still plenty of time left on the couple's royal tour for more new styles (not to mention, months of pregnancy looks ahead). We may not see her rocking the space bun trend anytime soon, but there are plenty of ways to spice things up even when you're coloring inside the lines. Royal road stylist, we salute you — and we're looking forward to Meghan's next look.

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