Clean-shaven and in a suit – that’s how we know Prince William. Now he’s relaxed and has a beard. The question of whether to have a beard or not can sometimes cause arguments among the royals.
The British heir to the throne has rarely been seen like this: Prince William (42) appears with a beard in a video congratulating the British Olympic team. Team GB won 65 medals at this year’s games, placing them seventh in the medal table.
“Congratulations to Team GB from all of us watching from home,” says Princess Kate (42) in a compilation of many short video messages published on Kensington Palace’s X-account.
Then a slightly disheveled and rather bearded man in an Adidas polo shirt, standing next to her, speaks up. It is the future British king. “Well done for everything you have achieved. You have been an inspiration to us all,” says William.
Several other celebrities can be seen in the video, including US rapper Snoop Dogg and former English national soccer player David Beckham.
Beard allegedly caused a dispute between William and Harry
William had already shown himself with a beard many years ago, but later shaved it off again. His brother Prince Harry (39), on the other hand, has been a convinced beard wearer for a long time. As Harry’s autobiography reveals, the topic even caused a heated argument between the brothers once.
William, Harry reports in his book “Spare,” wanted to order him to shave before his wedding in 2018. Harry refused. He had already obtained permission to grow a beard from the now deceased Queen Elizabeth II.
William was said to be outraged because he allegedly didn’t get this permission. At least that’s how Harry portrays it. It was not known whether William would stick with the new look permanently or whether it was just a temporary summer fad.
Source: Stern
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