Princess Kate Debuts Her New Blonde Hair at London Royal Event

Princess Kate Middleton is excited to unveil her new blonde hair!

After hinting at a hair makeover during brief appearances over the summer, Kate, 43, officially showcased her fresh look on Thursday, September 4, as she and her husband Prince William explored the newly renovated gardens at the National History Museum in London.

The Princess of Wales flaunted her honey blonde hair as she wore it down for the couple’s first royal engagement post-summer break. Kate looked effortlessly stylish in a gray blazer, a white shirt, and black pants.

William, who is also 43, donned a dark suit paired with a light blue shirt for the occasion.

Throughout the summer, Kate was seen with noticeably lighter hair compared to her usual dark brown locks, including at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London in July.

On August 24, Kate’s hair appeared even brighter when she attended a church service with William and their three children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Hairstylist Sarah Gadsdon shared with the Daily Mail that the royal’s lighter color might be partly due to her time soaking up the Greek sun this summer.

“After a sun-soaked holiday in Greece, Kate returned not just with a renewed spirit but also with naturally lightened hair,” the stylist noted. “The combination of sea air, sunshine, and saltwater gently lifted her hair to a softer shade — providing a perfect base for her next salon appointment.”

According to Gadsdon, the lighter hue may also serve as an effective way to mask gray hairs as the princess ages.

“She’s made a strategic change in her hair color. Instead of using darker dyes to cover grays — which can require more upkeep — she’s chosen a lighter, blended tone,” the hairstylist explained. “This method not only gives her hair a softer, more natural look but also subtly disguises grays in a low-maintenance manner.”

Another hairstylist, Jennifer Korab, is equally impressed by Kate’s hair transformation in recent months. “This blend of brunette and blonde shades is one of the hottest trends right now as it adds soft dimension, a sunlit glow, and natural brightness, ideal for the warmer seasons,” Korab remarked to Marie Claire, adding that the princess looked “polished, sophisticated, and effortlessly modern.”