What many of us saw as an unexpected change in the Princess of Wales’s style has, according to her, a simpler explanation than we imagined.
During her appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, Kate spoke with actress Su Pollard, who remarked, “I like your hair, it looks a lot lighter.” Kate responded with her own unique flair, “It used to be brown, but it’s gone light in the sunshine.” So, without any mystery or hidden image strategies… or at least that’s what it appears to be.
Has Kate really gone blonde?
We first saw her lighter hair in September, when she visited the gardens of the Natural History Museum with Prince William. That intense caramel tone surprised everyone, as she had never opted for such a noticeable blonde.
Interestingly, just two days later, at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, her hair appeared darker again. Between the lights, the London sun, and the subtle nuances often applied to her, her image has shifted between blonde, honey, and brown without her making much fuss about it.
Changing your hair may seem superficial, but in difficult times like those experienced by the Princess of Wales, any gesture of renewal is significant.