Prince William’s beard is officially back — and it’s getting quite a reaction: ‘Not a drill’

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Prince William stepped out with a beard as he returned to work following a summer vacation with his wife, Kate Middleton, and their kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.

The Prince of Wales, 42, was in London on Sept. 5 to visit the “Homelessness: Reframed” exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery, which was created in collaboration with his Homewards campaign.

He launched it in June 2023 via the Prince and Princess of Wale’s Royal Foundation, with the goal of ending homelessness. While he was out and about, William showed off his new look — and social media onlookers applauded his style change. “OMG Prince William’s beard is back!” one excited fan commented on X, formerly Twitter, adding a heart-eyes emoji. “This is not a drill!!

This is not a drill!! The beard is here!” another declared. “I bet it’s because Princess Catherine loves him with a beard,” another royal watcher said. “Makes Prince William look rugged and regal!” Another fan remarked, “Well, it seems to suit him either way.