Overview

• On Sept. 4, the Princess of Wales visited London’s Natural History Museum with Prince William, debuting a noticeably blonder, longer, voluminous hairstyle captured by wire photos.
• Online commentary quickly speculated about wigs or extensions, and royal representatives offered no confirmation or denial.
• Stylist Sam McKnight condemned harsh remarks as cruel and lacking empathy, and journalist Sara Carbonero also defended the princess against appearance-focused attacks.
• Coverage notes her gradual return after announcing cancer remission earlier this year, alongside ongoing cultural and early-years work, including a recent V&A mini‑exhibition.
• By Sept. 6, some outlets reported she looked closer to her natural brown at a rugby match, a detail not independently confirmed by the palace.