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Fans Say Prince William Looks 'So Handsome And Rugged' As He Sports A Beard In A Recent Outing: 'He Looks So Good'

September 11, 2024 by Marissa Matozzo
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Prince William recently visited the Saatchi Gallery in London for an exclusive preview of the “Homelessness: Reframed” exhibition. Over the past week, admirers have been showering compliments on his “rugged” and “handsome” appearance, particularly noting his new facial hair.

On September 5th, pop culture outlet Page Six posted fresh images of the Prince of Wales, 42, at the event on Instagram, where its 1.1 million followers eagerly flocked to the comments section to express their opinions.

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For the occasion, the father of three chose a laid-back ensemble, donning a tailored navy suit paired with a light blue collared shirt, which he left casually unbuttoned. "I like the beard. Very handsome," one commented as another added: "He’s so handsome and rugged with the beard."  

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An additional fan gushed, regarding the future king: "Very handsome and he looks so much like his mother," as someone else replied: "Prince Charming indeed! Princess Catherine is one lucky woman."

William first unveiled his new facial hair during the summer, sharing the moment on Instagram with his wife, Kate Middleton, to congratulate Team Great Britain as the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded. The comments on the Reel swiftly overflowed with compliments, as admirers praised his fresh appearance.  

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Several weeks later, William was spotted at church with his family, sporting his traditional clean-shaven appearance. This transformation led many to surmise that the beard had merely been a summer experiment before resuming his royal responsibilities in September.

However, it was evident that he had reconsidered. Notably, this isn't William's first venture into bearded territory; in 2008, he attended Christmas Day church services with a full beard. However, in recent times, he appears to prefer a smooth, unshaven look.  

Author:

Former Senior Staff Writer

Marissa is a Brooklyn-based journalist and former senior staff writer at SheFinds, specializing in pop culture, entertainment, and lifestyle topics. She crafted engaging, SEO-driven content on celebrity style, entertainment news, beauty trends, and wellness. Her work, including red carpet coverage and features on fashion, music, film, and NYC culture, has appeared in PAPER Magazine, Paste Magazine, The Knockturnal, Bandsintown, and more. When not writing, you can find her with her nose in a great book, at an indie concert, vintage shopping or visiting the best coffeeshops in NYC.

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