Prince William leaves fans hot under the collar as he displays 'handsome' beard in star-studded clip with the Princess of Wales to praise Team GB's Olympian efforts READ MORE: Royal fans gush over 'beautiful' Kate as glowing Princess of Wales makes public appearance in star-studded video praising Team GB's efforts By Jessica Green For Mailonline Published: 05:01 EDT, 12 August 2024 | Updated: 05:01 EDT, 12 August 2024 e-mail View comments Royal fans have been left swooning after Prince William showed off a 'handsome' beard as he appeared in a star-studded message to Team GB alongside his wife the Princess of Wales . Standing by Kate's side, the Prince of Wales, 42, sported an unusually rugged look, with an unshaven appearance as he praised the British Olympians ahead of the end of the Paris Olympics . The Princess, who is continuing to undergo cancer treatment, was positively glowing in her latest appearance in a special video shot for Team GB featuring a host of well-known personalities.
But for some royal fans, they couldn't take their eyes off of William and his beard, with one person writing on X: 'Prince William with his stubble is hot.' It is not the first time the Prince has dabbled in facial hair; in 2008 he sent hearts a-flutter by growing a beard for the festive season, claiming that strangers failed to recognise him. Royal fans have been left swooning after Prince William showed off a 'handsome' beard as he appeared in a star-studded message to Team GB alongside hi.