United Kingdom, Aug. 24 -- Catherine, Princess of Wales has unveiled a noticeably lighter hair colour as she joined Prince William and their children at a Sunday service near Balmoral.

The 43-year-old royal, who recently stepped away from the spotlight to continue her recovery from cancer treatment, appeared at Crathie Kirk in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, , alongside husband William, also 43, who drove the family in a black Range Rover.

Their children - Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 - were seated in the back, with Charlotte smiling as the family made their way to the service.

Catherine's hair appeared several shades lighter than her usual brunette, drawing attention as the family arrived at the parish church ...