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The Princess of Wales stepped back into the public eye Thursday with a visit to London\u2019s Natural History Museum, marking her return to official duties alongside Prince William<\/a>.<\/p>\n Her appearance drew praise for her polished look<\/a>, but also ignited heated debate online over her noticeably lighter hairstyle.<\/p>\n Kate arrived in a tailored blazer, her hair styled in soft waves with a brighter blond tone, after Prince Harry “crossed the line<\/a>.”<\/p>\n While many fans admired the refreshed look, others criticized it, sparking a strong defense from one of the fashion world\u2019s most celebrated stylists.<\/p>\n “I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty comments about the Princess of Wales today,” wrote Sam McKnight, Princess Diana\u2019s longtime hairstylist, in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “A woman\u2019s hair is very personal to her, its armour, defence, confidence, and so much more.”<\/p>\n McKnight, who has worked with stars such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lady Gaga, said the tone of the criticism was “evil and lacking in any kind of empathy.”<\/p>\n He noted that many of the remarks came from other women, targeting “a vulnerable other young woman, who has no choice, by dint of who she married and the role she took on, to bravely face the public.”<\/p>\n The hairstylist praised Catherine\u2019s approach to her role despite ongoing health challenges.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m sure she would rather be away from the public arena,” he added.<\/p>\n “She has brilliantly and quietly, unselfishly represented our country, the soft power we still have as a nation. Cancer affects individuals differently, but [it] is life-changing for everyone. So [expletive] leave her alone. Shame on you.”<\/p>\n DON’T MISS…<\/strong><\/p>\n Elon Musk slammed for ‘full-throttle sexist’ view in wild ‘high-status male’ theory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n