A paparazzi snapshot through a car window of Princess Kate is currently causing a stir. Not much can be seen in the slightly blurred pictures of Kate Middleton, but one thing immediately catches the eye: the princess’s hair looks much lighter. Instead of the usual hazel shade, Kate Middleton is now wearing a medium blonde honey shade with the light strands falling over her shoulders in soft waves.

When the Princess of Wales returned to her royal duties after her chemotherapy last year, royal fans quickly noticed that she gradually lightened her hair over the following months. During President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit a few weeks ago, Vogue reported on her new ‘Honey Bronde’ shade – a warm tone between brown and blonde. At the time, there was still speculation as to whether it was really a dye job or whether her hair just looked lighter in the sunlight.

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But now all doubts seem to have been dispelled. On August 24, Princess Kate and Prince William were photographed with their children after going to church in Crathie Kirk. Under her hat, the long waves shimmer much brighter – and blonder – than ever.

Even though the latest pictures were taken through the car window and the tint of the windows makes it difficult to see the exact shade, the Princess of Wales’ hair is definitely lighter than ever before. We will wait to see the new blonde shade properly when the princess debuts her new hair in public.

A version of this article originally appeared on Vogue Germany.