Kate Middleton Shares Why She Debuted Blonder Hair

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Kate Middleton is soaking up the sun.

The Princess of Wales recently noticed her usually dark brown hair seems to be getting lighter, with some blonde shades appearing.

She explained to actress Su Pollard at the Royal Variety Performance in London on November 19th, according to the Daily Mail, that her hair used to be brown but had faded to a lighter color from the sun.

Kate’s hair looked a bit lighter than usual when she and Prince William – along with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – attended the glamorous event.

Kate, 43, looked stunning in an emerald velvet gown by Talbot Runhof, while William, also 43, wore a classic black velvet tuxedo. This was the royal couple’s first red carpet event together in two years; they missed last year’s event as Kate was recovering from cancer treatment and chemotherapy.

In September 2024, Kate spoke about how facing cancer is a difficult and frightening experience, not just for the person diagnosed, but for their loved ones too. She also explained that it can be a humbling experience, forcing you to confront your own weaknesses and ultimately changing how you see the world.

She explained that her main priority now is staying healthy and preventing the cancer from returning. Even though she’s completed chemotherapy, she emphasized that her recovery will take time and she’s taking things one day at a time.

Since sharing the news that her cancer is in remission in January, Kate has been experimenting with different hairstyles and colors while gradually returning to her public engagements.

In August, Kate debuted a lighter hair color while attending a church service near her family’s summer home in Scotland. She continued to sport the honey-toned shade in September, adding volume for a striking appearance during a visit to the Natural History Museum in London.

However, Kate hasn’t lost touch with who she is. She began returning to her natural, darker hair color last autumn.

To see some of Kate’s best hair moments, keep reading…

In July 2025, Kate Middleton showcased honey-blonde highlights while hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at Windsor Castle.

By September 2023, the feeling of fall had arrived, and Kate embraced the season with a fresh haircut – soft curtain bangs – and a vibrant blazer in colors like those of autumn leaves.

Kate debuted a more layered cut in September 2015.

The Princess of Wales knows how to work a twisted updo, that’s for sure!

Her Wimbledon score card in 2014: Five funny faces, one perfect hairstyle. 

Even Prince George couldn’t keep his hands off his mum’s pretty locks in 2014.

Kate managed to keep her hair looking great while playing sports at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – even without putting it in a ponytail!

It’s impressive how well the royal manages to look good even with hat hair, as demonstrated in this photo from a 2014 visit to Wellington, New Zealand.

Everyone was excited to see Prince George, but Kate Middleton’s hair quickly became the talk of the town! Just one day after having the baby, her hairstyle looked absolutely perfect – some even said it stole the show.

Kate’s braided twist hairstyle, seen at Royal Albert Hall in 2012, was a particularly elegant look – possibly one of her best updos.

Kate let her natural waves loose while in the South Pacific in 2012.

 

In 2013, after spending six hours at a London salon, the princess revealed a rich, chocolate-brown hair color, instantly becoming a stunning brunette.

Kate stepped out with polished waves during a Remembrance Day service in 2013. 

In 2011, this was as close to bedhead as Kate got.

Kate tried out layers for a short while in November 2012.

 

If you don’t typically wear braids, Kate still has an option for you. She wore a twisted hairstyle that was similar to a braid.

Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding was like something from a fairytale! It felt more magical than even a Disney princess’s wedding, right down to her beautiful tiara and hairstyle.

Kate made hat hair look good during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June 2012.

The wind-blown look had never been so perfectly polished in October 2012. 

Kate looked absolutely stunning with her glowing hair when she visited the National Portrait Gallery in 2012.

If you didn’t already adore Kate’s hair, her hairstyle when she announced her engagement in 2010 likely made you fall in love with it.

 

I’ve always been captivated by Kate’s hair! Even way back in 2005, before she was famous for her expensive haircuts – apparently around $800 now! – her hair was just naturally stunning. This photo proves it!

Unlike most people who wake up with messy hair after being out, Kate’s hair still looked freshly styled, as if she’d just gotten it done at a salon years ago.

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2025-11-22 02:53