Kate Middleton's new hairstyle under fire, defended by Diana's former hair stylist following public scrutiny
In a surprising turn of events, Sam McKnight, the renowned hairdresser who famously cut Princess Diana's modern crop in 1990, has come to the defence of Kate Middleton following the negative comments about her new blonde hairstyle.
McKnight, who was Princess Diana's hairdresser from 1990 to 1997, expressed his shock and dismay at the criticism, stating that he believes the majority of negative comments were made by women. He defended Middleton's new look, suggesting that she might be taking stylistic cues from her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
In a twist of circumstances, Middleton herself has been battling health issues. In March 2024, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with a form of cancer. However, in January 2024, she announced that she was in remission, and in September 2024, she publicly spoke about her thyroid cancer diagnosis, finally announcing in the same month that she was cancer-free.
During her battle with cancer, Middleton and Prince William visited the Natural History Museum in London on Sept. 4, where Middleton donned her new blonde hairstyle. The style change has sparked a wave of comments, but McKnight has been a vocal supporter, defending Middleton's choice and expressing his belief that she might prefer to be away from the public arena during her health journey.
Janelle Ash, an entertainment writer for our website Digital, has been closely following this story. She emphasised that Middleton's new hairstyle might be more than just a style choice, with an expert suggesting that it could be a sign of Middleton reclaiming her personal style after her health struggles.
Neil Sean, a U.K. royal reporter, also reacted to Middleton completing her chemotherapy for her cancer, expressing his admiration for her strength and resilience.
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