Overview

• At a 4 September visit to London’s Natural History Museum, her first official outing after a seven‑week break, the Princess of Wales appeared with noticeably longer, honey‑blonde hair.
• Photos from late August in Scotland had already shown a lighter tone, with the museum appearance confirming the full shift.
• Social‑media reactions ranged from praise to harsh criticism, while UK outlets described the color as a honey or balayage effect.
• Sam McKnight, Princess Diana’s former hairstylist, condemned what he called hideous online comments in an Instagram post defending Catherine.
• A hair expert suggested tape extensions as a possibility, though neither Catherine nor Kensington Palace has commented, and the appearance comes as she resumes duties following announced remission.