Kate Middleton Shocks With Blonde Transformation at Royal Service
Kate Middleton showcased a new blonde hairstyle during a family church outing at Crathie Kirk, amid ongoing tensions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Read more about the royal gathering.

Kate Middleton turned heads this Sunday with a strikingly lighter hair color as she joined Prince William and their three children for the traditional Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral. Arriving in a black Range Rover, the Princess of Wales sat in the passenger seat, beaming, while William drove. Behind them, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte appeared cheerful and relaxed as the family made their way to the church.
The appearance marks a rare moment of public unity for the Duke and Duchess of Wales, highlighting their commitment to royal tradition at a time when relations with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain strained. It has been three years since the siblings were last photographed walking side by side at Windsor Castle following the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.
Senior royals, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Princess Anne, also attended the service, underscoring the family’s continued dedication to ceremonial duties despite ongoing internal disputes.
Royal commentators say the rift with Harry and Meghan has only deepened in the past three years. Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe described the feud as “worse than ever,” citing the couple’s public revelations, including the Oprah Winfrey interview and Harry’s memoir, Spare, as pivotal moments in escalating tensions.