been unaware of a possible royal donation.

Kate decided to donate her hair during a trip to the hairdressers a few months ago, the Sunday Express reported.

Helen Creese, a spokeswoman for the charity, said: "It's a complete surprise. Obviously we're all absolutely delighted that she donated her hair, and we're very grateful as well, just as we're grateful to everyone who chooses to support the charity in this way, and so many people do. We're assuming that she might have sent the donation anonymously."

The Little Princess Trust gives away free wigs made of real hair to children who have lost theirs.

This will not have been the first high-profile donation to the charity.

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