Prince William’s bearded transformation in late 2024 took royal fans by surprise, sparking endless speculation about what Princess Kate Middleton really thinks of his rugged new look.
For months, the Princess of Wales kept her thoughts private, leaving fans guessing whether she was a fan of the facial hair or just tolerating it.
But now, during her St. Patrick’s Day engagement with the Irish Guards, she has finally revealed her true opinion—and it’s not what anyone expected!
While attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks, Kate shared a candid moment with officers as she raised a pint of Guinness in the sergeants’ mess. Amidst the celebrations, the topic of William’s beard came up, and Kate didn’t hold back.
“These trends come and go,” she remarked, sparking laughter among the guardsmen. She then cheekily added, “I was saying to my husband, I’m not sure how long he’s going to keep his for.”
The statement immediately sent royal watchers into a frenzy—was this Kate’s way of hinting that she’s not the biggest fan of William’s new look?
Adding even more intrigue, a former royal aide, Jason Knauf, recently gave an insider’s perspective on Kate’s stance regarding William’s beard.
Speaking to 60 Minutes Australia in February 2025, Knauf didn’t mince words “If she didn’t like it, it wouldn’t be there. I could tell you that.”
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His comment suggests that Kate may actually approve of the beard—or at the very least, she’s letting William have his moment!
William’s beard has been a hot topic ever since he debuted it, as he has traditionally been known for his clean-shaven, polished royal image.
Some fans love the new rugged look, while others believe it’s a nod to his younger brother, Prince Harry, who famously sported a beard for years.
Regardless of Kate’s ultimate verdict, one thing is clear—Prince William’s facial hair has become an unexpected royal talking point!
As the Colonel of the Irish Guards, Kate took part in several ceremonial duties at the event, marking her return to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the first time since 2023. But while the celebrations were a success, it was her witty remark about William’s beard that stole the show!
