KATE MIDDLETON REVEALS UNUSUAL SECRET THAT IS KEY TO HER LIGHTER HAIR COLOUR

After her stunning new lighter hair colour caused a frenzy with royal fans earlier this year, Princess Kate has revealed the secret to her lighter locks - and it doesn’t involve any hair dye.

The Princess of Wales first debuted her blonde-tinged hair during an appearance at London’s Natural History Museum in September, which marked her return to royal duties after seven weeks away over the summer holidays. She was also seen sporting her lighter-coloured locks while on the way to a church service in Balmoral with Prince William and their three children during her mid-year break in the Scottish Highlands.

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Now, Kate has shared the unusual secret to her honey-coloured hair during a candid conversation at the Royal Variety Performance. The Princess spoke with actress Su Pollard backstage after Wednesday night’s annual show, in which Pollard complimented Kate’s hair.

When Ms Pollard complimented the royal's noticeably lighter hairstyle, Kate responded: "It used to be brown, but it's gone light in the sunshine."

Before the Wales family travelled to Balmoral for their summer break, it had been rumoured that the royals spent some of their summer break aboard a superyacht navigating the Greek islands, where Mediterranean sun exposure naturally lightened her hair.

When Kate debuted her lighter hair in September, royal fans were taken by surprise, as Kate's glossy chestnut mane has always been one of her most distinctive physical features.

Although Kate received plenty of compliments on her fresh new look, she also faced some cruel criticism from online trolls, including insensitive comments at a time when the princess is still navigating life after a cancer diagnosis.

A hairdresser with experience of working with those who've had cancer spoke with the Mirror about why such comments are particularly insensitive, given Kate's medical history.

Harriet Kessie-Cudjoe, who founded the London-based salon Afrotherapy, told the Mirror : “As hairdressers, we see and hear on a daily basis how deeply connected hair is to identity and confidence. In fact, I tell my team all the time. 'Every haircut tells a story', emphasising the need to listen and empathise."

"For many clients, hair is not just about style. It’s a huge part of how they express themselves and how they’re seen by the world . When someone experiences cancer-related hair loss, it can feel like losing a part of themselves, and that can understandably have a huge impact on self-esteem.

"This is why it’s so important for the wider public to show kindness and sensitivity. Comments about appearance, even if meant lightly, can feel incredibly painful for someone navigating treatment and all the changes that come with it."

2025-11-21T13:13:36Z