“Go Back,” Princess Catherine Debuts Another Hairstyle, Sparking Controversy

Princess Catherine and Prince William recently made their first public appearance since the summer, but it was Kate’s hair that stole the spotlight. Debuting a fresh blonde — well, “blonde-ish” — shade, she instantly had everyone talking. While she’s changed up her style before, this update has sparked an even bigger buzz.

Princess Catherine has returned from the summer break with a fresh new look. On September 4, the 43-year-old Princess of Wales joined Prince William, also 43, at the unveiling of the Natural History Museum’s newly redesigned gardens — their first official outing together since the holidays.

But the real buzz surrounded Kate’s hair. After months of speculation, she unveiled a noticeably blonder style, complete with sun-kissed highlights and her longest length yet, cascading down to the middle of her back. Worn loose with a soft side part and her signature voluminous blowout, the look radiated effortless late-summer glamour.

In the sunlight, her hair glowed with golden tones — a striking shift from the deep chestnut shade she sported just a month earlier at Wimbledon. But not everyone is convinced by Princess Catherine’s transformation. Her new look quickly drew mixed reactions, with fans taking to the comments to share their opinions.

“More beautiful as a brunette. Go back,” one person wrote. Another added, “Doesn’t look good!!” A third agreed, commenting, “This color ages her a lot. She is a pretty woman, but maybe a darker tone.”

Speculation also surfaced, with one user remarking, “It looks like a wig,” while another wondered, “Maybe not full wig but perhaps extensions?”

The criticism quickly prompted a wave of support. “This woman has had cancer treatment... I don’t think we should be commenting on her hair or wig or whatever,” one person wrote. Another chimed in, “Came here to point out that many celebrities (and us normal folk) wear wigs and there should be no shame associated with them. A wig is not an insult.”

One more user noted, “So no one know what happens to some people’s hair after having cancer? Who cares if its a wig or it didnt take to color. Hair is never the same after treatment.”

The hair saga isn’t over yet. Just days after debuting her blondest look ever, Princess Catherine seems to have taken a step back to her natural style. On Sept. 8, the Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William at The National Federation of Women’s Institute in Sunningdale to mark the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death.

Wearing her hair in loose curls, Kate showcased a brunette shade with soft highlights, confirming the change from the honey blonde she sported in her latest appearance. Fans quickly weighed in on her latest look, with one writing, “Blonde, Brunette she looks incredible.” Another added, “She’s gorgeous with any hair color!!”

In recent years, Princess Catherine has embraced a variety of styles, showing she’s unafraid to experiment and refresh her look.