Sam McKnight is not here for negative comments on Princess Kate Middleton’s new blonde hair.
McKnight, 70, who spent seven years working with the late Princess Diana as her personal hairstylist, took to Instagram on Thursday, September 4, to defend the Princess of Wales’ hair makeover hours after she debuted honey blonde tresses and received negative feedback from online trolls.
“I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty comments about the Princess of Wales today,” his statement read. “A woman’s hair is very personal to her, it’s armor, defense, confidence and so much more.”
McKnight continued, “I cannot believe how evil and lacking in any kind of empathy are the comments, the majority made apparently by other women, attacking a vulnerable other young woman, who has no choice, by dint of who she married and the role she took on, to bravely face the public.”
The hairdresser went on to say that he’s “sure” Kate, 43, “would rather be away from the public arena.”
“She has brilliantly and quietly, unselfishly represented our country, the soft power we still have as a nation,” he added. “Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life changing for everyone. So FFS LEAVE HER ALONE. SHAME ON YOU.”
McKnight’s statement comes after social media users questioned if Kate was wearing “a wig” via X on Thursday.
“That’s a wig… she probably lost her hair during cancer treatments,” one wrote, while a second commented that her lightened tresses made her look older.” More “hoped” that her hair color was “temporary,” saying they preferred her natural brunette strands.
Kate showed off her highlighted mane while visiting the National History Museum’s renovated gardens. She parted her lightened tresses to the side and styled her hair in big, bouncy curls. Kate donned soft makeup with her look, including pink lips, mascara and rosy cheeks.
The princess’ hair change comes after she announced that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2024. After undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, she announced in January that she was in remission.
