Kate Middleton's Blonde Hair Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons After Flaunting Her Transformation

During a joint outing with Prince William at the Natural History Museum's gardens, Kate Middleton wowed with her new hairstyle, marking their first public engagement in nearly two months.

As the Princess of Wales' stunning transformation quickly went viral online, it attracted negative reactions, as many criticized the hair color decision, while some claimed it was a "wig."

Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton discussed nature's benefits and braved sudden rain during their latest outing, with the future queen helping a student under her umbrella.

During a rare joint outing with her husband, Prince William, Kate Middleton turned heads with a bold new hairstyle. The royal couple appeared radiant on Thursday at the newly redesigned gardens of the Natural History Museum in London, marking their first public engagement together in almost two months.

While the beautifully landscaped gardens were meant to be the highlight, all eyes were on Kate's striking blonde hair.

The princess, a longtime patron of the museum, let her caramel-blonde tresses cascade freely, perfectly complementing her polished ensemble.

She paired a classic tweed blazer with a crisp white shirt and tailored dark trousers, finishing the look with brown suede loafers. For jewelry, she wore a delicate necklace engraved with the initials of her three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis.

On the other hand, William opted for a classic look, wearing a dark blazer over a light blue shirt, paired with matching dark trousers.

Since debuting her blond hairdo, Kate has been subject to vicious trolling from netizens for various reasons.

On X, one individual noted, "Her hair was a beautiful chestnut brown. Why change to this dulling color? Does nothing for her, given her complexion."

A second person implied she was going "grey," asking, "Easier to hide the gray with less maintenance, right, ladies?"

One harsh commenter branded Kate's hair a "wig," writing, "Surely the #RoyalFamily can afford a better looking wig than this for #KateMiddleton. Ladies, this is why you're supposed to earn your own money.....so that you can go and buy proper wigs for yourself!!!"

Another said, "I hope this is a wig because Kate Middleton's new look is just plain awful."

During their visit, the royal couple were joined by schoolchildren from Manchester and London, guiding them through the gardens and speaking about the value of spending time outdoors in nature.

As they arrived at the historic museum, William was seen gently resting his hand on Catherine's back as they entered.

While inside, the princess greeted staff with warm smiles, even as a sudden downpour showcased the unpredictable British weather. Ever considerate, she helped a young student take shelter under her umbrella before the rain eased and the program continued.

This engagement was Kate's first official appearance since July, when she attended Wimbledon with her family.

At that event, her hair had appeared darker. She was met with enthusiastic applause from spectators, receiving a standing ovation as she made her way to the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch the women's final.

Kate has openly shared how nature became a source of comfort and healing during her cancer diagnosis last year, describing it as her personal "sanctuary" in a video released in May to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.

At the time, the Princess of Wales explained: "Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary. The natural world's capacity to inspire us, to nurture us, and help us heal and grow is boundless and has been understood for generations."

She continued: "It is through nature that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance, and the importance of renewal and resilience. Connecting to nature helps us to experience a deeper sense of ourselves, the world around us, and each other."

In a follow-up video titled "Summer," released last month, Kate shared another personal reflection on her bond with the outdoors.

Kate said, "Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another and of Mother Nature. Here's to Summer. C."

Meanwhile, according to sources cited by Page Six, William and Kate will not be able to reside full-time in their luxurious new Windsor residence once they become king and queen.

While the couple's new home, Forest Lodge, valued at $21 million, has been described by aides as their "forever home," royal biographer and family friend Hugo Vickers explained that the Waleses "will have to have a London base," as they still need to spend significant time at Buckingham Palace after William ascends the throne.

He continued: "Remember, when [Queen Elizabeth] was at Windsor when [then Prime Minister] Theresa May was stepping down in July 2019, she had to go back and forth to accept May's resignation and then greet the new PM, Boris Johnson."

"The king has to be somewhere convenient to the center of government. They can't expect ministers to come to Windsor. I am sure William and Catherine will have to use Buckingham Palace as their London base and also for ceremonial duties," he added.