Meghan Markle's messy bun gets mixed reviews
On Tuesday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out for the first time together in 2018, which also happened to be just their second official appearance together since announcing their engagement in November.
The pair visited Reprezent Radio in Brixton, London, which, according to Kensington Palace, holds a training program in radio and broadcasting that supports people under the age of 25. It was established in 2008 in response to a rise in knife-related crimes in South London and is designed to help teenagers gain skills ahead of employment.
Bustling crowds began to gather hours ahead of the couple’s visit, with many holding signs reading “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Brixton loves you.” And royal fans were certainly not disappointed, as the couple was greeted by excited screams.
#PrinceHarry and #Meghan Markle have arrived at @ReprezentRadio in Brixton pic.twitter.com/ky8zme5jU1
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) January 9, 2018
Just six weeks after announcing that they’re set to tie the knot in May, Harry and Markle have been quick to embrace charity work together, and upon arrival, they met with the CEO of the radio station, Shane Carey.
In the On Air studio, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle meet presenter Glory as she records her show for @ReprezentRadio. pic.twitter.com/72HjEQpAjv
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle chat to young people on the @ReprezentRadio programme about their experiences, and how Reprezent has helped them to develop important skills. pic.twitter.com/zKtJTEZ7g4
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018
For the occasion, Markle wore one of her go-to coats by Canadian label Smythe. She also demonstrated her desire to test out British brands, as she also wore a $60 sweater from Marks & Spencer (that surprisingly isn’t sold out yet!). The 36-year-old finished off the ensemble with wide-leg Burberry trousers that retail for $650 and a scarf by Jigsaw (which, funny enough, is where Kate Middleton worked as a buyer before becoming a member of the royal family).
While Markle typically has her hair blown out in loose waves or styled straight, she changed things up by pulling it back in a messy bun. Reactions to the casual style were mixed, with some calling it “relatable” and others calling it “too messy.”
Unofficial critique of Meghan Markle's style: I like the outfit, even the bulky scarf, but please tidy the hair — it's a tad too messy https://t.co/3mw4E18g69
— WriteRoyalty (@WriteRoyalty) January 9, 2018
I'm already jealous of #MeghanMarkle's effortless bun. Seriously, nothing is harder than putting your hair in a bun and making it look like you didn't spend half an hour on it.
— Cate Dashwood (@catedashwood) January 9, 2018
Thank you, #MeghanMarkle, for wearing your hair in a messy bun today. Next time my mum will complain about my hairdo, I’ll just tell her I’m pulling a Meghan.
— Rebecca Brambilla (@beckybrambilla) January 9, 2018
I LOVE the fact Meghan Markle is doing official royal events with her hair in a messy bun. I know it's just hair, but it feels so much more relatable/less stuffy
— Coco's Tea Party (@cocosteaparty) January 9, 2018
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