Prince William's Beard Initially Upsets Princess Charlotte, Now Embraced

The Prince of Wales shares how his daughter's initial tears turned to acceptance of his new facial hair during a challenging year for the royal family.

• Prince William revealed that his daughter, Princess Charlotte, was initially upset by his new beard, prompting him to shave it off.
• After convincing Charlotte, William successfully grew his beard back and debuted the look in August alongside his wife, Kate Middleton.
• The Prince discussed these personal family moments during his visit to Cape Town for the Earthshot Prize Awards.
• William described 2024 as the 'hardest year' of his life, with both Kate Middleton and King Charles III facing cancer diagnoses.
• Despite challenges, William remains focused on his royal duties and spending time with his family, expressing pride in both his wife and father.

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