Prince William's New Beard Revives Royal Sibling Tensions

Fresh facial hair from the Prince of Wales sparks memories of past disputes with Prince Harry over royal beard protocols.

Prince William appeared with a beard in a video celebrating Team GB's Olympic success, surprising royal watchers.
The beard recalls the 2018 'beardgate' controversy between William and Harry over wedding appearance rules.
Prince Harry had received special permission from Queen Elizabeth II to keep his beard for his wedding, causing friction with William.
William's friends suggest the new beard is a casual vacation look, but some see it as a nod to past sibling rivalry.
The royal family has seen evolving regulations on facial hair, with the Army relaxing its rules as recently as March 2024.