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Master Class: How to Debut a Royal Polly Blitzer
Confirmed: The royal hairdresser has been summoned to the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital, and Kate is getting ready for her photo opp. Which monarchy mums of the past made the best Royal Baby debut? #RoyalBeautyProblems
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England: Pass the Prince Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Bold rosy blush & pink flats, signature feathered hair, and green maternity gown.What This Says: Take a quick snap, and we'll be on our way.Who: Princess Diana and Prince Charles of Wales debut son Prince William at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London (born in 1982).Birth Trivia: The Queen's gynocologist, Dr. George Pinker, insisted on the private hospital. Charles famously said, "He really does look surprisingly appetising and has sausage fingers just like mine."Photo by: Getty ImagesAdvertisement -
Monaco: Choose a Royal Color Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Coordinated regal azure accents & smoky eye makeupWhat This Says: The queen told us we had to.Who: Princess Caroline of Hanover and her second husband Stefano Casiragh debut Andrea Casiraghi of Monaco in La Colle, Monaco (1984).Birth Trivia: Grandson of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace KellyPhoto by: Getty ImagesAdvertisement -
Greece: Hyperbolic Hair Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Red lipstick & big teasesWhat This Says: We are family. I've got all my royals and me.Who: Deposed King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece debut Princess Alexia Of Greece at Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece (1965).Trivia: She was born in the same house as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Photo by: Getty Images -
Netherlands: Sovereign Staring Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Cleverly disguised bed headWhat This Says: Intimate moment.Who: Prince Claus and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands debut Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau at Soestdijk Palace (1968).Birth Trivia: His titles at birth were Prince of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau and Jonkheer van Amsberg.Photo by: Getty Images -
Spain: Seated Pose Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Burgundy lipstick & stiff hairWhat This Says: It's our party, and we'll sit if we want to.Who: King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain debut Elena, Duchess of Lugo in Madrid (1967).Birth Trivia: Full name is Elena María Isabel Dominica de SilosPhoto by: Getty Images -
Belgium: Noble Necklace Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Sculpted finger waves & long strand of pearlsWhat This Says: My baby's got skillz, yo.Who: Queen Astrid and King Leopold III of Belgium debut Prince Albert of Belgium, later King Albert II of Belgium in Brussels (1935).Birth Trivia: He became king upon the death of his brother, King Baudouin.Photo by: Getty Images -
Sweden: Formal March Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: matching peach wardrobes & coordinated peach headgear to cover bed headWhat This Says: Sibling rivalry doesn't stand a chance in this palace.Who: Queen Silvia (carrying Princess Victoria) and King Carl Gustav XVI of Sweden debut Prince Carl Philip at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm (1979).Photo by: Getty Images -
Spain: Dueling Waves Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Crisp blowout & tailored ivory suitWhat This Says: We're polished, prepared and ready for closeups.Who: Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain debut Infanta Leonor at Ruber International Medical Center in Madrid (2005)Birth Trivia: Full name is Leonor de Todos los Santos de Borbón Ortiz. She's second in the line of succession to the Spanish throne after her father.Photo by: Getty ImagesAdvertisement -
Denmark: Double Dynasty Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Full makeup, matching ivory swaddles and sleep deprivationWhat This Says: No matter how overwhlemed we look, we are even more overjoyed.Who: Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark debut Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda at Rigshospitalet hospital in Copenhagen (2011).Birth Trivia: The prince was born at 10:30 am. The princess followed several minutes later 10:56 am.Photo by: Getty Images -
Spain: Where's the Mummy? Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Frothy lacy tailoringWhat This Says: I'm guess I'll just face the paps alone.Who: King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain debut Alfonso, Prince of Asturias (1907).Birth Trivia: Full name is Alfonso Pío Cristino Eduardo Francisco Guillermo Carlos Enrique Eugenio Fernando Antonio Venancio -
England: Feathered Coif Polly Blitzer
Style Statement: Crimson jacket, tailored white collar, voluminous winged hairWhat This Says: His face is too precious for the press.Who: Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales debut Prince Harrry, formally Henry, at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London (1984).Birth Trivia: Many people have suggested that Harry's father is actually James Hewitt, with whom Diana had an affair, because of his red hair color.Photo by: Getty Images
