By Molly Claire Goddard
6:53am PDT, Sep 5, 2025
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Kate Middleton's new hair color has everyone talking.
The Princess of Wales turned heads with her blonde locks while stepping out with
Prince William to visit London's Natural History Museum after returning from their summer vacation at Balmoral. Despite the daring new 'do, the public had much to say about the change.
Keep reading to learn more about the matter and see Kate's transformation over the years…MORE:
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Kate Middleton's long sun-kissed hair made headlines while she and
Prince William resumed their royal duties.
"Her hair was a beautiful chestnut brown. Why change to this dulling color? Does nothing for her, given her complexion," one X user complained.
"I hope this is a wig because Kate Middleton's new look is just plain awful," a second person added.
A third person gave the 43-year-old the benefit of the doubt, writing, "Easier to hide the gray with less maintenance, right, ladies?"
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When Kate Middleton first entered royal life after
Prince William proposed in 2010, the former Duchess of Cambridge rocked her signature glossy dark brown hair.
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As Kate Middleton and
Prince William welcomed
Prince George in 2013, Kate Middleton stunned with a longer and more red-toned hairstyle.
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By 2015, Kate Middleton cut her dark hair to shoulder length, which showed her deep middle part.
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In 2023, Kate Middleton shook things up again with '70s-style feathered bangs, another look social media went wild over.
"I love that she brought back the fringe bangs! She hasn't had them in forever, and I (a lover of bangs) think that they can be very framing for the face," an X user penned.
"I had a hair appointment yesterday and the stylist asked if I wanted some curtain bangs just like this," another chimed in.
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By 2024, Kate Middleton went lighter again and got rid of the bangs, debuting a side-swept part instead.
