The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out on Thursday morning (5 September) with her family for Princess Charlotte’s first day of school.

And it seems that Kate has been inspired by the new season, as she appeared to be sporting a lighter, warmer hair hue, richer in honey-toned highlights.

The morning light reflected beautifully on her hair, which appears to have been given a trim and was worn down, styled in her signature bouncy blow-dry.

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Princess Charlotte's First Day Of School
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And Kate's new colour couldn't be more of the moment, with Hollywood hair colourist Rita Hazan telling Harper's Bazaar UK that warm blonde tones are in for autumn.

We love the new look, Kate!

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The Duchess chose to rewear a floral belted shirt dress by Michael Michael Kors for the occasion, paired with dark blue pumps.

Her midi dress has unfortunately now sold out, but we've rounded-up a few of our favourite red printed midi dresses with long sleeves so you can get the look on the high street...

Kensington Floral Dress
hush Kensington Floral Dress
Credit: John Lewis & Partners
Elsie Midi Dress - Poinsettia Random Spot
Boden Elsie Midi Dress - Poinsettia Random Spot
Credit: Boden
Printed Tie Front Shirt Dress
M&S Collection Printed Tie Front Shirt Dress
Credit: Marks & Spencer
Ditsy Floral Print Relaxed Midi Dress
M&S Collection Ditsy Floral Print Relaxed Midi Dress
Credit: Marks & Spencer