Prince William's Beard Joke at Moustache-Loving Soldiers

0:00On March 27, Prince William recently visited the Mercean Regiment at their base in Wiltshire on March 26, where he serves as, Colonel and Chief. He spent time chatting with soldiers and their families, and seemed taken by the moustache as many of the troops were sporting. William, who has grown a beard since early 2024, even joked that he might shave off the beard and keep just a moustache. The British Army updated its facial hair policy, that same year, allowing more flexibility. This came right around the time, William first tried to look. He had not sported a beard publicly since 2008, when he shaved it off to meet military standards at the request of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. His nine-year-old daughter, Charlotte, was not thrilled at first. Back in November 2024, William shared that she cried when he grew it initially, so he shaved it off before convincing her to give it. Another shot. The beard has stayed since then. A former royal aide, close to the family, says Kate Middleton approves of the style, noting

1:00it would not be there otherwise. William served over seven years in the armed forces, wrapping up as a search and rescue pilot with the royal air force. These lighthearted moments show a more relaxed side of royal duties, blending family stories with military tradition, as William continues his role. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.