Princess Kate Middleton is embracing the end of summer with even blonder hair. The Princess of Wales, 43, showed off her lighter tresses while riding in a car with Prince William on Sunday, August 24, leading many to speculate she freshly colored her mane and opted for a new honey-inspired hue. Hairstylist Sarah Gadsdon predicted that Kate's new look was thanks to her spending time out and about in Greece, per The Daily Mail. "After a sun-soaked holiday in Greece, Kate returned not only with a refreshed spirit but also with naturally lightened hair," the stylist explained. "The combination of sea air, sunshine, and saltwater had gently lifted her hair to a softer shade - creating the perfect starting point for her next salon visit." See Kate Middleton Debut Blonder Hair During Family Outing Gadston also noted that her honey blonde tresses could help Kate conceal grays as she ages. "She's made a thoughtful shift in her hair color strategy. Rather than covering grays with darker dyes - which often require more frequent maintenance - she's opted for a lighter, blended tone," the hair expert added. "This approach not only gives her hair a softer, more natural appearance but also helps camouflage grays in a subtle, low-maintenance way." Tim Clayton/Getty Images Another hairstylist, Jennifer Korab, also opened up about Kate's new look while praising the mom of three* for being right on trend.. "This blend of brunette and blonde tones is one of the biggest trends right now because it adds soft dimension, a sunlit glow, and natural brightness, perfect for the warmer months," she told Marie Claire earlier this year. Korab also gushed over Kate's tresses, calling her mane "a chic, low-maintenance way to go lighter while still looking polished, sophisticated, and effortlessly modern." She gushed over the "stunning and timely transformation" after new photos showed Kate with honey blonde hair, a shade lighter from her blended highlights, which she debuted in April. Kate Middleton Goes From Brunette to Bronde: See the New Look Fans were also raving over Kate's lighter strands, writing via X that it was a "gorgeous" color on the royal. "Love the new look!" one wrote, while another pondered if Kate just "fancied a change" with dying her hair. "All women do, she looks lively whatever she does many women look up to her choices of style and color," the social media user wrote.