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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Princess Diana's hairdresser slams 'nasty' trolls over Kate Middleton's new blonde 'wig' - Daily Star
The Princess of Wales recently showed off a brand new hairstyle, which saw her adopt a blonde look – but Kate faced plenty of online criticism, with Princess Diana's hairstylist speaking out
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 Diana’s Hairdresser Slams Trolls Criticizing Kate’s Blonde Hair
Sam McKnight is not here for negative comments on Princess Kate Middleton’s new blonde hair. McKnight, 70, who spent seven years working with the late Princess Diana as her personal hairstylist, took to Instagram on Thursday, September 4, to defend the Princess of Wales’ hair makeover hours after she debuted honey blonde tresses and received negative feedback from online trolls. “I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty c…
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