{"id":1979797,"date":"2025-08-26T03:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1979797"},"modified":"2025-08-26T03:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:26:13","slug":"why-kate-middletons-new-blonde-transformation-is-not-sitting-well-with-some-stunned-royal-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/why-kate-middletons-new-blonde-transformation-is-not-sitting-well-with-some-stunned-royal-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kate Middleton&#8217;s New &#8216;Blonde&#8217; Transformation Is Not Sitting Well With Some Stunned Royal Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Kate Middleton<\/strong><\/a> has a new look, but not everyone&#8217;s feeling it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Princess of Wales joined her husband, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Prince William<\/strong><\/a>, and their three children for a church service yesterday, where she debuted what seem to be blonde locks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, many royal fans took to social media to share their mixed reaction, with some noting that Kate Middleton is probably &#8220;adjusting for going grey.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Kate Middleton Rocks Her New Locks During A Church Outing With Her Family<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kate has made headlines for her new look after she recently debuted a much lighter shade of hair color, which is a departure from her usual darker brunette tones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The future Queen was pictured on Sunday attending a church service at Crathie Kirk, the traditional royal church near Balmoral Castle, alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George and Louis, as well as Princess Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">William drove the family to the location as Kate comfortably sat in the passenger&#8217;s seat with her hair looking a few shades lighter than it used to be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alongside the couple, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and The Princess Royal were also seen heading to the church as part of their Bank Holiday weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">See all the photos of the royal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-15029389\/Passenger-princesses-Kate-Charlotte-beam-Prince-William-drives-family-church-service-Balmoral-Princes-Louis-George-look-smart-matching-outfits.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Royal Fans Are Not Loving The New Color On The Princess<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The Princess of Wales visits The Royal Marsden Hospital\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Km7DyJWiquO5zvSs0J80wA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/1223fc2853dd5aa361b1af9bbbb8f977\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>James Whatling \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kate&#8217;s new look sent fans into a frenzy as they took to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/RoyalsGossip\/comments\/1mytz6h\/kate_shows_off_new_hair_as_she_joins_wills_kids\/?q=kate+middleton+hair&amp;tabId=related\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:social media;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">social media<\/a> to share their mixed reactions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On one side, many fans welcomed the change, while others claimed it may be because she&#8217;s adjusting to grey hair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A fan wrote, &#8220;She looks so pretty! I wish it were a dark shade of blond, though, like a honey color or something. She&#8217;s a doll!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another fan noted, &#8220;Looking forward to seeing more pictures to hopefully get a better looksie. Kate is gorgeous, but I suspect I&#8217;ll prefer her as a brunette. She&#8217;s stunning with dark brown hair!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Someone else said naysayers should cut her some slack, arguing that she had &#8220;a terrible couple of years,&#8221; especially with her cancer diagnosis and the fact that &#8220;she&#8217;s got a 12-year-old boy (those that have had one or have one know what I&#8217;m talking about lol) probably stressing her out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Some Netizens Feel The Blonde Look &#8216;Washes Out&#8217; Kate Middleton And Looks &#8216;Really Bad&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Members of The Royal Family attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1260\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pHH.UBgAemO9vzCxUHsdwQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNjA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/98140c6efb90508213d91a03fbbc26e5\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>James Whatling \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, some argued that there must be a reason why she decided to adopt the new look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One Reddit user wrote that Kate&#8217;s new look &#8220;could be baby steps in a transition to grey.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I agree with others, I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m a fan of the new color, but I love that she&#8217;s experimenting with new looks!!!&#8221; another user penned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It looks really bad through the glass, like a jarring contrast with her skin. Hope it looks better without that tint in the way!&#8221; someone noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some harsh commenters slammed the Princess of Wales for the new change, arguing that it &#8220;washes her out,&#8221; unlike her iconic brunette locks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Waleses Moving To Their &#8216;Forever Home&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Start at Lambrook School\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"609\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eFo43gyruLBcGYIFm_nD6g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/673e7f0501b8f9a9c5befc7d237698c9\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It comes as reports suggest William is moving his family from their Adelaide Cottage to the 8-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor, Green Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/36380962\/prince-william-princess-kate-new-home-king\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Sun;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>The Sun<\/em><\/a>, sources say the family is hoping for a &#8220;fresh start&#8221; after a difficult time at their previous home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, Royal commentator and journalist Robert Jobson told the news outlet&#8217;s &#8220;Royal Exclusive Show&#8221; that the father-of-three should be &#8221;careful&#8221; of what he wishes for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In his conversation with the news outlet, royal Editor Matt Wilkinson said that Prince William could &#8221;become less connected to the people&#8221; as a result of the move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8221;People do turn out when they see, particularly people like Sophie Wessex and the new Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward,&#8221; the source noted,<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8221;They turn out in droves. They like that connection. And if you lose that connection, the monarchy actually loses something that it&#8217;s about,&#8221; they added. &#8220;I think you&#8217;ve got to be careful what you wish for.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince William Is Focusing On His Family<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kate Middleton and Prince William at The Royal Variety Performance 2023\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1304\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FVtBTm6Vfs7u6sxhNjyo7w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/aa9dab1282f07e96e3e6f5b9cc6b0106\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With William&#8217;s reign possibly years away, sources have shared that for now, he&#8217;s just concerned about &#8220;focusing on his young family&#8221; with Kate Middleton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8221;Remember, Charles as King doesn&#8217;t have a very young family that he has to make sure he&#8217;s at home when they get back from school [&#8230;] &#8211; that&#8217;s what William enjoys,&#8221; Matt Wilkinson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;He enjoys the school run, and he wants to bring his children up in the countryside,&#8221; the insider noted. &#8221;His life is very different from what King Charles&#8217; is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wilkinson added, &#8221;I know the late Queen Elizabeth II [&#8230;], she worked extremely hard when she was bringing up her children, but that&#8217;s what William perhaps is choosing not to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;But it&#8217;s a different era as well,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The royal expert went further to share that William has &#8220;got to be quite careful&#8221; about balancing things out as &#8220;the role of the monarch is one where duty has to come first.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate Middleton has a new look, but not everyone&#8217;s feeling it. 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