The royal life may often appear glamorous, full of grandeur and regal ceremonies, but as Prince William recently revealed, beneath the shine of palaces and royal engagements, family and fatherhood are his true priority.

William, the Prince of Wales, is no stranger to a packed schedule that requires him to juggle multiple roles—husband, father, future king, and public figure.

But when it comes to his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, they remain at the heart of his world.

While he may be overseeing global environmental campaigns and attending high-profile events like the Earthshot Prize Awards, it’s the little moments with his children that stay with him.

William’s latest royal outing saw him proudly wearing a bracelet given to him by his daughter, Princess Charlotte, a gesture that perfectly captured the love and connection he shares with his family.

However, it’s not just the royal duties that often make headlines—William’s personal choices, especially when it comes to his appearance, have also attracted attention. Lately, he’s been sporting a beard, which has sparked public debate about whether the Prince looks better with or without facial hair. But behind this seemingly trivial topic lies a heartwarming family dynamic: Charlotte’s strong feelings about her father’s beard.

During his 2023 tour of South Africa, William shared a funny and endearing story about his daughter’s reaction to his facial hair. “Charlotte didn’t like it the first time I grew a beard,” he said, laughing. “I got floods of tears the first time she saw it, so I had to shave it off.” Charlotte’s response was so intense that William couldn’t bear to keep the beard and promptly shaved it off, much to his daughter’s relief. He joked about how she made it clear she preferred him without the facial hair.

But William’s beard wasn’t gone for long. After a brief stint of being clean-shaven, he decided to grow it back. In an amusing twist, he consulted Charlotte once more to see if she had changed her mind. “I spoke to her and said, ‘What do you think?’ and she seemed to tolerate it this time,” William explained. Fans have loved the rugged look, with many encouraging the Prince to keep the beard, but within days, he had shaved it off once again.

Interestingly, the beard has sparked more than just familial discussions—it has also prompted speculation about William’s personal life. Some royal observers have speculated that his new look signifies a more relaxed phase of life, especially following his wife Catherine’s recovery from cancer treatment. But in a candid interview, William refuted that notion, emphasizing that this year had been anything but relaxing. “I couldn’t be less relaxed this year,” he said. “It’s more about just cracking on and making sure I have time for my family too.”

Royal fans have always been quick to comment on Prince William’s changing looks, and the positive feedback he received after sporting his beard only seemed to encourage him to keep experimenting with his appearance. Whether or not he sticks with the beard, it’s clear that for William, family and the well-being of his loved ones will always come first.