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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

What Kate Middleton Really Thinks of Prince William's Beard, According to a Former Employee

Kate Middleton has long, wavy brunette hair and wears a black jacket with a black top and a pearl necklace while gazing at husband Prince William's beard.

Prince William's beard received almost unanimous praise from royal fans upon its debut in 2024. While Princess Charlotte burst into tears after seeing her dad's new facial hair, Kate Middleton reportedly had a very different reaction.

In a new interview with 60 Minutes Australia, the Prince and Princess of Wales's former royal aide, Jason Knauf, discussed Kate's reaction to William's new beard. "If she didn't like it, it wouldn't be there," Knauf teased (via Hello! magazine). "I could tell you that!"

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