“She Looks Much Younger!” Princess Catherine’s New Hair Color Debut Has Fans Absolutely Thrilled

Princess Catherine made headlines this week as she debuted a stunning new hair color during a rare public appearance with Prince William. The couple stepped out in perfectly coordinated outfits to mark their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland — the very place their love story began. But Princess Catherine’s fresh hair transformation truly stole the spotlight, leaving fans and royal watchers in awe.

The royal couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, visited the picturesque Isles of Mull and Iona on April 29, marking Kate’s biggest work trip since she completed chemotherapy last September. The Duke and Duchess chose a meaningful destination for their anniversary: Scotland, where they first met and fell in love while studying at St Andrews University.

Kate, 43, and William, 42, wore matching blue shirts and tailored blazers, a coordinated look that highlighted their close bond. Kate’s outfit included the Boden Longline Linen Safari Shirt, paired with her go-to Finlay Vivian sunglasses for the sunny weather. The royal couple visited a local community hub and artisan market, where Kate even picked up a nail gun to help build a sign for a Community Pantry.

They also explored a soft play area and spoke with local families, making the visit not just personal but deeply connected to the community.

What really caught the public’s eye, though, was Kate’s hair. As she greeted the crowd under bright sunshine, many noticed her hair had a lighter tone compared to her previous appearances. Her updated color—a soft mix of brown and blonde, often called "bronde"—has been described as perfect for the summer season. It was her first public sighting in over a month, and fans couldn’t stop talking about her fresh and radiant look.

Kate’s last appearance had been on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, when she wore her hair up and under a hat. Before that, she attended the Wales vs. England rugby match in Cardiff on March 15. Her lighter locks made the front page of a British newspaper, proving once again how much attention her style choices attract.

Royal fans came forward to praise Catherine’s hair color and cheer her on. “That look on Princess Catherine is really nice. I love this new color palette she has going on,” commented one user.

“These colors are so fun and flattering for spring and summer. It also brings brightness to her face... She wants to look vibrant and healthy, and her darker hair washed her out... I think this looks GREAT!” added another.

Fans praised the princess for her healthy and glowing appearance. One of them wrote, “So wonderful to see Catherine smiling and out and about. And her gorgeous hair has gotten so long!” Another added, “So lovely to see princess Kate!!! We missed her!” The third one noted, “The lighter hair really suits the Princess so well.”

Later, Princess Catherine made a public appearance with her hair styled in an elegant updo. Combined with her new hair color, the look sparked quite a bit of discussion. One person noted, “She looks much younger with this hairstyle!”

And just as surprising was the new hair color of George Clooney, which caught everyone’s attention just as much.