{"id":399269,"date":"2025-09-05T06:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/399269\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T06:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:27:18","slug":"kate-middleton-debuts-new-blonde-hair-on-royal-visit-to-natural-history-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/399269\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton debuts new blonde hair on royal visit to Natural History Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 gunhQQ\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong>Read more<\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales debuted new blonde hair as she joined Prince William for their first royal engagement since the summer holidays at London\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/natural-history-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural History Museum<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Middleton has been the institution\u2019s patron since 2013 and paid a visit to learn about the museum\u2019s gardens, which are used as a teaching and research resource, on Thursday (4 September). <\/p>\n<p>In a departure from her usual chestnut locks, the Princess appeared to have added gold and honey-toned sections to her hair, which had been styled in neat waves. <\/p>\n<p>Princess Kate\u2019s lighter look had been noticed through her car window as she travelled to church last week. However, the visit to the museum marked the first time her blonde hair was fully on display. <\/p>\n<p>During the outing, the Prince and Princess of Wales spent time with a group of children from Kender Primary School in New Cross, south London, who were studying the garden\u2019s pond. <\/p>\n<p>When a deluge of rain fell during the visit, Kate put up her umbrella over some of the school children and told teachers: \u201cLet them go in, let\u2019s take them inside, it\u2019s pouring.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/f246f98a2cda0480ce5e048009caf677Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU3MDc0NDQ0-2.81476693.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Natural History Museum\u2019s newly transformed gardens in London (Aaron Chown\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p>open image in gallery<\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Natural History Museum\u2019s newly transformed gardens in London (Aaron Chown\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Middleton\u2019s hair has gradually been lightening from deep chocolate brown to blonde since she returned to royal duties last year, following <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/kate-middleton-cancer-journey-b2781173.html\">successful chemotherapy treatment<\/a> for an undisclosed form of cancer. <\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales previously departed from her usual hairstyle on a visit to the Natural History Museum in 2019, which saw her step out with noticeably more caramel hair that stylists dubbed as \u201cbronde\u201d. <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/fashion\/celebrity-beauty-lessons-antiaging-tips-bronde-hair-and-the-dangers-of-designer-dimples-2008677.html\">Bronde hair<\/a> is a middle shade between blonde and brunette, which has been seen on celebrities including Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Alba. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04152714-0e8e9d97-2436-447b-b077-e1955f327f03.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Princess debuted her look at the opening of the Natural History Museum in London (Aaron Chown\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p>open image in gallery<\/p>\n<p>The Princess debuted her look at the opening of the Natural History Museum in London (Aaron Chown\/PA)<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales moved into a new \u201cforever home\u201d in Windsor last month with their children George, 12, Charlotte, 10, and Louis, seven.<\/p>\n<p>The family is said to be hoping for a fresh start in the 328-year-old, grade-II listed eight-bedroom <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/kate-middleton-prince-william-new-home-windsor-forest-lodge-b2808816.html\">Forest Lodge<\/a>, which is nestled in a secluded corner of the 4,800-acre <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/kate-middleton-prince-william-new-home-forest-lodge-windsor-b2808923.html\">Windsor Great Park<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The Georgian residence is thought to be worth up to \u00a316m today, with fine period detail including Venetian windows and marble fireplaces. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, 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