Princess Kate Middleton is embracing the end of summer with even blonder hair.
The Princess of Wales, 43, showed off her lighter tresses while riding in a car with Prince William on Sunday, August 24, leading many to speculate she freshly colored her mane and opted for a new honey-inspired hue.
Hairstylist Sarah Gadsdon predicted that Kate’s new look was thanks to her spending time out and about in Greece, per The Daily Mail.
“After a sun-soaked holiday in Greece, Kate returned not only with a refreshed spirit but also with naturally lightened hair,” the stylist explained. “The combination of sea air, sunshine, and saltwater had gently lifted her hair to a softer shade — creating the perfect starting point for her next salon visit.”
Gadston also noted that her honey blonde tresses could help Kate conceal grays as she ages. “She’s made a thoughtful shift in her hair color strategy. Rather than covering grays with darker dyes — which often require more frequent maintenance — she’s opted for a lighter, blended tone,” the hair expert added. “This approach not only gives her hair a softer, more natural appearance but also helps camouflage grays in a subtle, low-maintenance way.”
Another hairstylist, Jennifer Korab, also opened up about Kate’s new look while praising the mom of three* for being right on trend.. “This blend of brunette and blonde tones is one of the biggest trends right now because it adds soft dimension, a sunlit glow, and natural brightness, perfect for the warmer months,” she told Marie Claire earlier this year.
Korab also gushed over Kate’s tresses, calling her mane “a chic, low-maintenance way to go lighter while still looking polished, sophisticated, and effortlessly modern.”
She gushed over the “stunning and timely transformation” after new photos showed Kate with honey blonde hair, a shade lighter from her blended highlights, which she debuted in April.
Fans were also raving over Kate’s lighter strands, writing via X that it was a “gorgeous” color on the royal.
“Love the new look!” one wrote, while another pondered if Kate just “fancied a change” with dying her hair. “All women do, she looks lively whatever she does many women look up to her choices of style and color,” the social media user wrote.
