The Princess of Wales revealed her new blonde hair while assisting a group of primary school children during a visit to London’s Natural History Museum today. Kate, who is a patron of the museum, sported a casual shirt and blazer combo alongside Prince William. The royal couple, along with other family members, had vacationed in Balmoral last month, where initial glimpses of Kate’s new hair color emerged.
Upon arrival at the museum, Kate, also a patron of the Natural History Museum, apologized to Dr. Sandy Knapp for her prolonged absence and engaged in photo sessions before interacting with visitors waiting to enter. The royal pair was scheduled to participate in a ‘pond dipping’ activity with children from Kender Primary School, New Cross, south London, but an unexpected downpour forced them to move the event indoors.
Kate and William generously shared their umbrellas to shield the children from the rain, and the group sought shelter at the nearby Nature Activity Centre. Inside, the royals joined the children in a workshop, assisting them in identifying animals and their habitats. Kate’s group concluded that spiders were prevalent, while William jokingly asked a teacher if they were dry.
Reflecting on the experience, Beverley Brown, assistant headteacher at Kender Primary School, expressed gratitude for the opportunity for children to engage with nature, highlighting the importance of such experiences, especially for those without access to green spaces.
Kate, with rain marks on her blazer, later visited the Co-op Academy in Manchester with William to learn about the school’s efforts in creating new natural habitats on their grounds. The school’s initiatives are part of the National Education Nature Park program, aiming to connect urban communities with nature.
The gardens and Nature Park Program at the Natural History Museum serve as a living laboratory for visitors and scientists to study wildlife in urban settings. Since its launch in 2024, the initiative has attracted over five million visitors, inspiring a majority to spend more time in nature and reporting increased well-being.
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