Meghan Markle Enjoyed The Backlash Kate Middleton Got For Going Blonde

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00:00Meghan Markle reportedly took satisfaction in the backlash over Kate Middleton's blonde hair.

00:06When Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, returned to royal duties with noticeably lighter

00:11blonde locks, the reaction online was immediate and far from kind. Social media trolls criticized

00:18Kate's refreshed look, sparking a heated debate that quickly made headlines. According to Royal

00:23Insiders, Meghan Markle was privately pleased to see Kate face negative attention, particularly

00:29given their long-standing tensions. The reported schadenfreude has added another layer of drama

00:34to the already fraught relationship between the two women. Kate Middleton's new look draws harsh

00:40comments from critics. Kate, who spent part of the summer sailing around Greece with Prince William

00:46and their children, debuted brighter hair at the Natural History Museum in London. What should have

00:51been a light-hearted change became fuel for cruel remarks online. Critics accused the Princess of

00:56appearing washed out or too artificial, while others suggested her hairstyle distracted from her

01:01role. The negative response underscored how every detail of Kate's appearance is scrutinized,

01:06with even small changes sparking drama. Diana's former hairdresser condemns the evil drama.

01:12Into the debate stepped Sam McKnight, the famed stylist who worked closely with Princess Diana.

01:17Now 70, Sam said he was dismayed and disgusted by the tone of the criticism. Writing on Instagram,

01:23he reminded followers that a woman's hair is deeply personal, a source of confidence and protection.

01:30He added that Kate has brilliantly and quietly, unselfishly represented our country, despite her

01:36health struggles, and that her words show a lack of empathy. His defense of the Princess drew wide

01:41support from royal fans. Meghan Markle allegedly enjoyed seeing Kate criticized. While many rallied to

01:47Kate's side, reports suggest Meghan took quiet satisfaction in watching the backlash unfold,

01:52since stepping down from royal duties alongside Prince Harry in 2020, Meghan has often been

01:57compared to Kate, with their styles, appearances, and public roles contrasted in the press.

02:03Sources told royal reporters that Meghan felt a sense of vindication in seeing Kate endure the

02:08same kind of negative commentary she herself has long faced. For Meghan, insiders say the blonde hair

02:15drama highlighted the double standards she has frequently spoken about. Kate Middleton balances public

02:20scrutiny with her private health. The timing of the backlash has been particularly bad for Kate,

02:26who revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. During her return to public duties,

02:31she looked radiant in a fitted Ralph Lauren blazer, dark green trousers, and jewelry carrying the

02:36initials of her children. Yet despite her efforts to appear upbeat and strong, the Princess faced an

02:41avalanche of criticism. Observers noted the irony. A woman admired globally for her resilience

02:47was targeted over a simple hairstyle choice. Public engagement highlights Kate's dedication to her

02:53role. During her museum visit, Kate appeared cheerful as she greeted children, even laughing when sudden

02:59downpours forced the group indoors. William was seen protectively guiding her under an umbrella,

03:05a small but tender gesture that drew warm attention. Teachers praised both royals for their hands-on

03:11approach, noting how Kate led schoolchildren to safety in the rain and joined them in interactive

03:16workshops. The day served as a reminder of the Princess' dedication to her duties, contrasting

03:22sharply with the online cruelty she faced hours earlier. Meghan and Kate's ongoing rivalry adds to

03:28the drama. Observers say Meghan's reported amusement at the situation cannot be separated from her history

03:34with Kate. From their early days together in the royal family, the women were often pitted against one

03:40another in the press, with Meghan depicted as the outsider and Kate as the model royal. That dynamic

03:46hardened after Meghan and Harry's 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview, in which Meghan accused Kate of making

03:51her cry before her wedding. Against that backdrop, even something as simple as a new hair color becomes

03:58part of their ongoing rivalry. Kate Middleton finds solace in nature amid criticism. Away from the spotlight,

04:05Kate has repeatedly credited time and nature as a key source of comfort during her recovery. She

04:10described the outdoors as her sanctuary, explaining in a May 2025 video that connecting with the natural

04:17world has been vital to her healing. Her latest appearance at the Natural History Museum was closely

04:22tied to her advocacy for environmental education and children's well-being. While trolls focused on her

04:28hair, Kate was busy supporting conservation projects, demonstrating how she channels criticism into a

04:34commitment to causes larger than herself.

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