Prince William has delighted royal fans by sporting a beard in a recent video he filmed with the Princess of Wales . His generous stubble is seemingly the result of the family's recent summer holiday. The video, released on the couple's official social media accounts ahead of the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony, was to express their congratulations to Great Britain's Olympic team .

Watch the video above. READ MORE: Kate Middleton's surprise appearance in tribute video  "Pardon me ladies. I need to cool down Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of facial stubble," one royal follower declared.

 "Catherine and Prince William with the facial hair love it," another said. Another felt William's facial hair reflected that he was in a more carefree state than the Prince of Wales we normally see. "Fantastic video!! and how beautiful to see the princess Catherine so pretty and the prince William so relaxed," they commented.

"Prince William with some scruff, wow," another said. "Love the beard - it really suits you," added another. Another asked the Princess of Wales: "Kate, be honest, the Beard is it staying or going?" "Great to Catherine again, and William unshaved haha, it's been years since we've seen that, what a sight!" another said.

"Catherine looks really well ...

and hello William with a beard," added another. "William please keep growing that beard!!" one Instagram user said. Another simply commented: "William with a tan and a beard!!!" "Love the bear.