After years of being clean-shaven, Prince William surprised royalists in August when he debuted a new beard in a video celebrating Great British athletes following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
While William's newly-grown beard came as a shock to many, it isn't the first time he's rocked facial hair. In 2008, he was photographed with a beard during a Christmas service.
Prince Harry debuted his beard back in 2013 and described it in his memoir as a 'security blanket.' It even caused a rift leading up to his wedding.
William's facial hair experimentation contrasts with royal tradition, highlighting a shift in the expectations placed on modern royals and their personal styles.
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