NEW HAIR, SAME LOVE — KATE MIDDLETON TURNS BLONDE for PRINCE WILLIAM

Kate Middleton turned heads in more ways than one during her visit to Scotland on Tuesday, unveiling a noticeably brighter hairstyle as she and Prince William marked their 14th wedding anniversary.

The Princess of Wales showed off her newly lightened locks during a walkabout in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull – part of the royal couple’s two-day tour through the Inner Hebrides.

Though she didn’t go “full blonde,” Catherine traded her signature chocolate brown strands for a soft, caramel hue with a sunkissed glow. Her wavy tresses shimmered in the coastal sunlight, drawing attention as she greeted crowds and well-wishers.

Observers have noted the princess’s hair has appeared progressively lighter in recent weeks, with some speculating that a February family holiday in the Caribbean island of Mustique may have inspired the transformation. But by Tuesday’s appearance, the change was unmistakable.

A radiant return to royal life
Tuesday’s public appearance was not only a continuation of Kate’s gradual return to royal duties after her cancer diagnosis last year – it also marked a deeply personal milestone.

April 29 was the 14th anniversary of her marriage to Prince William, 42, and the royal couple planned to celebrate the occasion with a private overnight stay in a cozy self-catering cottage on the island, according to news.com.au.

The royal pair married in a globally televised ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2011, captivating millions as the late Princess Diana’s eldest son wed his college sweetheart. William and Kate first met while studying at Scotland’s St. Andrew’s University, where their romance quietly blossomed.

The tour of the Inner Hebrides is especially meaningful for the couple. It marks Kate’s first overnight tour since she announced last year that she had been diagnosed with cancer. In September, she shared that she is now “cancer free,” and has since begun easing back into her public role.