Reason behind Prince William's brand new beard look that left royal fans swooning revealed

Prince William's decision to grow facial hair could be interpreted as a rebellious move that is helping him to look more desirable.

Published on: Aug 14, 2024, 22:35:53 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Prince William made his brand new beard debut in a 2024 Olympic montage video. The Prince of Wales was seen in a blue polo shirt with the Olympics emblem alongside his cancer-stricken spouse Kate Middleton and other key UK personalities such as David Beckham and Snoop Dog.

Prince William made his brand new beard debut in a 2024 Olympic montage video. (X)

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales hailed the British team and shared a message of gratitude, saying, “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.” Catherine has not made many public appearances since her cancer diagnosis and even took a break from Royal duties.

Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales said, “Well done for all you've achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”

While Royal fans were thrilled to see the couple, one thing that caught netizens' attention on social media was Prince William's facial hair as they all were lusting over the bearded royal.

“Great to see so many people congratulating GB and oh William…,” one X user wrote.

“Pardon me ladies.. I need to cool down Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of facial stubble,” another fan said.

“Thank you for the beard,” a third one reacted.

All you need to know about Prince William's beard

According to Hello Magazine, Dr Tara, the love and relationships expert, informed that the most aesthetically pleasing beard style, as per the 2015 study, is the one that covers the cheeks, connects with the moustache, and covers the lower jaw just like Prince William's.

The Prince of Wales' decision to grow facial hair could be interpreted as a rebellious move that is helping him to look more desirable.

Prince Harry revealed in his memoir 'Spare' that William was forced to shave his beard. Therefore, his facial hair makes him look more appealing since he is defying royal convention by refusing to shave his beard.

Prince William and Princess Kate are now on vacation and have no upcoming royal commitments, which is probably why the Prince of Wales has let his facial hair grow longer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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