Princess Diana’s Hairdresser Calls Out "Nasty" Comments About Kate Middleton’s New Look
Sam McKnight defended Kate Middleton's blonde hairstyle, condemning online cruelty and highlighting its significance as a personal symbol during her cancer recovery, as she debuted the look publicly.
- On September 4, 2025, Princess Kate Middleton debuted a new honey blonde hairstyle during a visit with Prince William to the Natural History Museum in London.
- Her new look followed her 2024 cancer diagnosis and treatment, including chemotherapy, which often causes hair changes that prompted mixed reactions online.
- Sam McKnight, who previously styled Princess Diana’s hair, spoke out in support of Kate, condemning the harsh social media attacks directed at the Princess of Wales during a sensitive time under public scrutiny.
- McKnight expressed shock at the harshness and lack of compassion in the criticisms directed at her, urging those critics to stop targeting her and to show her some respect.
- Kate's appearance marked her first public engagement in seven weeks and showed her returning strength, while the defense from McKnight underscored broader concerns over social media attacks on individuals recovering from illness.
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Kate Middleton's public appearance on Thursday raised several questions and concerns about her state of health on social media.
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Princess Kate defended by Princess Diana’s former hairdresser amid ‘evil’ attacks
Kate has been defended by Princess Diana’s former hairdresser amid “evil” attacks on the Princess of Wales.Princess Kate returned to royal duties for the first time in seven weeks on Thursday as she undertook a joint engagement at the Natural History Museum.The Princess of Wales debuted her new blonde hair during the public appearance, and despite the overwhelmingly positive reaction to her new look, some trolls took to social media to attack th…
Princess Kate now has blond hair - and many don't like it at all. The public review puts Sam McKnight, once a hairstylist of Princess Diana, powerfully on the palm.
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