The plait rested over her shoulder as she took part in a guided walk with Mind Over Mountains, a charity focused on holistic wellbeing through movement and outdoor experiences. For the occasion, she paired the relaxed hairstyle with a baker boy hat, a noticeable change from her typically polished and carefully styled looks.
A pattern of surprising style changes
This isn’t the first time Kate has caught attention with a new appearance. Last September, she sparked conversation when she debuted a lighter “bronde” hair color during an engagement at London’s Natural History Museum.
Her subtly lighter shade quickly made headlines, representing a significant shift from her usual dark brown waves and reinforcing her willingness to experiment with her look.
Kate celebrated her 44th birthday earlier this month in a characteristically understated way. She marked the occasion with a visit to The Funghi Club in Hungerford, Berkshire, not far from her hometown of Bucklebury.
The bistro is known for serving affordable French-inspired dishes, with main courses such as boeuf bourguignon and steak and kidney pudding priced under $42.