{"id":28992,"date":"2025-06-17T14:56:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28992"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:56:39","slug":"prince-william-steps-out-with-a-beard-during-trooping-the-colour-ceremony-sparking-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28992","title":{"rendered":"Prince William Steps Out with a Beard During Trooping the Colour Ceremony, Sparking Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Prince of Wales participated in the Trooping the Colour parade in London, joining the military procession as part of the ceremonial celebration.<\/p>\n

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Prince William rode on horseback at this year’s Trooping the Colour, the annual event honoring his father, King Charles III, who turns 77 in November. This time, his newly grown beard caught fans’ attention, sparking mixed reactions online.<\/p>\n

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A fan’s reaction to Prince William stepping out with a beard, from a post dated June 14, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/DailyMail<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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William was one of three royals who\u00a0rode on horseback<\/a>\u00a0during the Trooping the Colour parade in London, joined by his aunt, Princess Anne, and his uncle, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William watches whilst on horseback outside Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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His wife, Kate Middleton, attended the celebration with their children \u2014 Prince George, 11,\u00a0Princess Charlotte<\/a>, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 \u2014 riding together in a horse-drawn carriage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince Louis, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Catherine, and Princess Charlotte of Wales during Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, also took part in the event, seated in a carriage due to his ongoing cancer treatment. As the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, William wore the\u00a0regiment’s red uniform<\/a>\u00a0featuring a leek symbol at the neckline, along with the traditional bearskin cap topped with the white and green plume.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William departs Buckingham Palace on horseback during Trooping the Colour 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The prince’s attire was completed with the Most Noble Order of the Garter sash, adorned with the Lesser George, and a Welsh Guards sword. He also wore four full-size medals: the Gold, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee medals, along with the Coronation Medal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William departs Buckingham Palace on horseback during Trooping the Colour 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Still, it was his facial hair that drew the most attention, with fans, accustomed to seeing him clean-shaven, flocking online to share their mixed reactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince Louis and Prince William of Wales during Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One netizen couldn\u2019t hold back their surprise,\u00a0asking<\/a>,\u00a0“Why he copy Harry’s beard???? [sic].”\u00a0<\/i>Another person\u00a0chimed<\/a>\u00a0in with a blunt critique,\u00a0“William looks dirty with his beard…copying Harry for sure.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William during Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025 in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Someone else had a different opinion,\u00a0declaring<\/a>,\u00a0“The next king does not need to copy anyone.”\u00a0<\/i>Another fan\u00a0concurred<\/a>,\u00a0“I agree…the beard doesn’t suit William he looks better clean-shaven.”\u00a0<\/i>More people\u00a0shared<\/a>\u00a0their views,\u00a0“The beard doesn’t suit him at all IMO x [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William and Princess Catherine with Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis of Wales in London, England | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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But not everyone was on the same page. One supporter thought the new look worked,\u00a0writing<\/a>,\u00a0“The beard was a good move for Wills \ud83d\udd25.”\u00a0<\/i>Another person imagined William’s wife’s opinion,\u00a0saying<\/a>,\u00a0“Bet Kate\u2019s loving the beard! X.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William and Princess Catherine with Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis of Wales on June 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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And amid all the mixed reactions, one royal admirer kept things positive,\u00a0saying<\/a>,\u00a0“Our future King! Such strength and dignity. Enjoy the special day \ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc9a.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William salutes as he departs Buckingham Palace on horseback on June 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Other moments during the event also caught public attention. A body language expert, Judi James, noted that the\u00a0Princess of Wales<\/a>\u00a0appeared to give William a\u00a0flirty, appreciative glance<\/a>\u00a0as he rode past on horseback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Catherine, Princess of Wales departs Buckingham Palace in an Ascot Landau horse-drawn carriage during Trooping the Colour 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In one photo, she’s seen looking over at him with what was described as a subtle yet playful expression. James observed that while William looked striking in his uniform, he seemed unaware of the glance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William and Princess Catherine with Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis of Wales on June 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She interpreted Catherine’s look as slightly furtive and cheeky, rather than one of concern for how he might be faring under the heat in his full ceremonial attire. Judi also noted that the couple, married for 14 years,\u00a0often share gestures<\/a>\u00a0that reflect their strong connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Catherine, Princess of Wales departs Buckingham Palace in an Ascot Landau horse-drawn carriage during Trooping the Colour 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This year’s Trooping the Colour had its fair share of attention-grabbing moments during the centuries-old tradition that marks the Sovereign’s official birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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King Charles III takes the salute from a dais outside Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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