Yes, Kate Middleton frequently gets highlights, often subtle caramel or honey blonde ones blended into her brunette base, creating a dimensional, sun-kissed look, though she has also sported more noticeable lighter streaks and even blonder phases, with stylists noting she's a "beauty chameleon" who experiments with lighter tones for different seasons and occasions.
When asked if Princess Kate mentioned using a cold cap, Field shared, "She just said that she didn't have to have it. For her to lose her hair, which is so iconic, would have been awful. Everyone loves her hair!"
According to the actress, Kate replied, "It used to be brown, but it's gone light in the sunshine." As the Daily Mail notes, Kate first debuted her lighter hair color after her summer holidays, which included spending time sailing around the Greek islands on a super yacht.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Princess Kate had "planned abdominal surgery" in January 2024, described by Kensington Palace as successful and non-cancerous initially, but later revealed to involve cancer requiring preventative chemotherapy, though the specific type of surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, organ removal, or other issue) was kept private, with speculation ranging from gynecological to gastrointestinal issues, all pointing to a major procedure requiring significant recovery time.
Some say the dueling duchesses disliked one another from day one. Others say the war began when the combatants clashed over preparations for Meghan's wedding. Whatever the case, a new poll indicates that when it comes to popularity in the UK, Meghan is no contest for Kate.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
Why was Diana a princess after her wedding but Kate was a duchess? “Diana was immediately Princess of Wales because it was her husband's most senior title,” explains Koenig. Kate, on the other hand, went by duchess after her husband became a duke on their wedding day.
While tummy tuck rumors may have seemed like a likely conclusion at the time, we now know that Princess Kate's absence from the public eye and her abdominal surgery were part of her cancer treatment.
There is no evidence that she had major dental surgeries or obvious dental veneers; instead, she achieved improvements through these subtle, evidence-based treatments. In the end, Kate “fixed” her teeth by making small, expert-guided changes that resulted in a noticeably enhanced yet still authentic smile.
The 5.5 cm (or 2.25-inch) hair rule is a guideline to determine if short or long hair suits your face shape by measuring the angle of your jawline: place a ruler vertically under your ear and a pencil horizontally under your chin, intersecting at the jaw; if the measurement from the ear to the pencil is less than 5.5 cm, short hair is flattering, while more suggests longer hair is better, though face shape and hair texture are also key.
Nature's Rarest Palette: Red Hair Standing at the apex of rarity, natural red hair occurs in just 1-2% of the global population.
The medicines also hurt other fast-growing cells in your body. These include cells in your hair roots. Chemotherapy may cause hair loss all over your body, not just on your scalp. Sometimes your eyelash, eyebrow, armpit, pubic and other body hair also falls out.
Kate, on the other hand, follows a simple diet. She eats the same thing for breakfast every morning, loves a light lunch and enjoys a spicy curry or a roast chicken for dinner. She is also known to be fond of a green smoothie loaded with fruits and veggies. Besides olives, Kate loves another popular salty snack.
"She was Princess Diana's hated archnemesis; Diana called Camilla 'the Rottweiler,' and Camilla's nickname for Diana was 'Barbie. '" "The two women were fierce archrivals, and Camilla famously broke up the marriage of Charles and Diana," Andersen shared.
Prince William and the palace regularly reference her as Catherine in statements and formal communications, though the public and press colloquially call her Kate, as do some of her own friends. Read more: Royals.
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Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
After Markle said "I do" to Harry, reports surfaced that the sisters-in-law disagreed over the tailoring of Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress, which caused Kate to cry.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".