Greetings, blonde: Kate Middleton makes a daring new appearance

The 43-year-old confirmed her long-rumored hair makeover in August by joining Prince William at London's Natural History Museum for their first joint engagement since the summer break.Middleton lightened her characteristic hair to a golden, sun-kissed tint after announcing in January that she is in remission from her cancer diagnosis. Because there is still some brown base present, it can alternatively be referred to as light bronde (brown + blonde).Her hair now reaches the middle of her back in flowing waves with a side part, giving her the longest and brightest look to date. Her sophisticated style is enhanced by the summertime glow created by the honey and gold tones woven through her chestnut base.When Kate appeared at Wimbledon in mid-July, she was still wearing her heavier chestnut color. Given her preference for sophisticated, traditional fashion and elegance, the new color is unexpected and a dramatic change from her typical appearance.She wore a stylish Ralph Lauren tweed jacket, dark green pants, and a white button-down shirt for this outing. Pretty Ballerinas tassel loafers completed the ensemble. She accessorized with a Daniella Draper alphabet necklace etched with her children's initials, pear-drop earrings, and her sapphire engagement ring.

Even though the blond color is trending, Kate has always experimented with her hairstyle. She has experimented with highlights, curtain bangs, and layers throughout the years. She even wore a lighter shade of brown in September 2019, however it wasn't as pale as it is now. Her return to "normal life after treatment" also includes her new hair color. Going back to normal life is difficult, she told patients during a July visit to a hospital in Essex: "You have to find your new normal and that takes time."Online responses to her hair makeover, however, have been conflicting. Some thought the style didn't fit her, while others questioned whether she was wearing a wig. However, a lot of people expressed their admiration for the transformation and saw her new hair as a sign of a new beginning following her fight with illness.