Prince William's new bearded style has been talked about a lot in recent months. On September 5, he surprised the media by appearing at an exhibition without a tie and with a clearly visible beard.
Private conversation between Kate Middleton and Sophie of Wessex intrigues
This change immediately triggered enthusiastic reactions, particularly on social networks. A fan in South Africa, during the Earthshot prize, even shouted: “I like it barbe“, to which Kate Middleton's husband responded with humor by caressing her face: “Oh thank you!“Prince William's new beard continues to attract many looks, including that of his wife, Kate Middleton. On the balcony of the Cenotaph in London, during the National Remembrance Ceremony last weekend, a discussion between the Princess of Wales and Sophie of Wessex was captured by lip reading expertsbut two interpretations of their words divide.
“I find it rather exciting”, Kate Middleton opens up about William's beard
According to Nicola Hickling, a lip reader cited by the media The SunSophie of Wessex is said to have asked Kate: “Do you like the beard?” and the princess would have replied: “I find it rather exciting.” This comment would have provoked complicit laughter between the two women. Another interpretation evokes a different remark from Kate Middleton, who simply described her husband's beard as “much better now“.
The recently elected prince sexiest bald man of 2024seems more popular than ever with this new look. The Princess of Wales herself had expressed her enthusiasm for this change in style. However, their daughter, Princess Charlotte, reacted with tears to this transformation, as William confided: “Charlotte didn't like it the first time. I had to shave it, but I eventually convinced her it would be okay!“
A difficult year for Prince William: “CIt was brutal.”
If William's new look gives a relaxed image, the reality is very different. 2024 was particularly marked by numerous health problems in the family of the heir to the throne. Between his wife Kate's cancer diagnosis and that of his father Charles III, William experienced what he described as “probably the most difficult year” of his life. During his recent visit to South Africa, Prince William spoke to journalists: “It was terrible. I am very proud of my wife and my father for the way they handled it, but from a personal and family point of view, it was brutal.”. Despite these trials, the prince wanted to emphasize the importance of a balance between his royal duties and his family life: “I love my job, but I make sure I have time for my family.“
