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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why Prince William Grew a Beard and Changed His Style After Princess Kate's Cancer Scare

Prince William has a beard and smiles while wearing a casual suit jacket and unbuttoned blue shirt.

Back in August, Prince William debuted a rugged new beard while appearing in a social media video celebrating Team GB's performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, a royal commentator has revealed why the Prince of Wales embraced his new look.

Royal fans started thirsting over William's new beard almost immediately. As a result, when Prince William shaved for an event, many fans expressed their displeasure online. Since then, the Prince of Wales seems to have taken the hint that his beard is a hit and embraced the new look.

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