Struggles Prince William Faced While Growing a Beard

So, who would’ve thought Prince William’s latest makeover would be…a beard? Yes, the same beard that sent fans into a frenzy and made waves on social media with comments like, “Bring back the scruff, Wills!” But behind the beard’s brief moments in the spotlight lies an amusing tale of family struggles, fan reactions, and the prince’s attempt at a “new look.”

It all began when William debuted his stubble during a video appearance, wishing athletes luck for the Olympics. The beard had a surprisingly massive impact, with admirers exclaiming their love for his rugged, new look. Many fans kept rewatching the video, unable to get enough of the bearded royal. Some even said, “I watched it once, but I’ll never forget it!” However, as with anything royal, not everyone was happy about the beard.

It turns out, Princess Charlotte didn’t like the beard! William admitted that his daughter was so shocked by his “fuzz” that it made her cry. “She cried a lot, so I had to shave it off,” William said. But the beard made a comeback once Charlotte got used to it and realized it was fine. (Looks like even royal parents have to work out fashion decisions with their kids!)

Despite his daughter’s initial disapproval, the public’s love for his bearded look spurred him to bring it back—briefly. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter), lamenting its short-lived presence, with one person even declaring a “period of mourning” for the beard.

Since then, fashion experts have noticed that Prince William’s facial hair experiments might be part of a bigger trend toward a more relaxed style, possibly inspired by his wife, Kate. Who knows? With how popular the beard has become, it might make another royal return someday.