Prince William caught the attention of fashion lovers after he donned a rugged beard and a new style. The 42-year-old Prince of Wales is keeping the beard but has ditched his rule of forever formal.
William is known for his regal looks and always adhering to protocol, but lately has decided to go for more smart casual looks and even repping trainers.
Back in August, he stepped out alongside the Princess of Wales debuting the new facial hair.
He shared a sweet video to celebrate Team GB’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since then, the future king has continued to embrace his rugged new look, and royal watchers have noted a change in his style.
Back in November, he attended the Earthshot gala in Cape Town, part of his tour representing the Royal Family. He attended alone, as Princess Kate, 42, remained at home with their young children.
During his visit to South Africa Prince William wore a dove-grey, double-breasted blazer which was from a local vintage store in London.
Taking to X formerly known as Twitter, one user wrote: “I loved the denim shirt with navy double breasted jacket worn on his final day in Cape Town. He looks so smart!” While another shared: “That blazer was a great find. I love it on him!”
A third chimed in and agreed and penned: “Love it, he looks relaxed and casual, this new look of his really suits him. More relatable too I think.”
He is following in the footsteps of Princess Kate who is a huge supporter of sustainable fashion and often re-wears or upcycles her garments – just like she did on Remembrance Sunday.
Reports suggest this is the first time he has opted for pre-loved clothing, although he does not shy away from wearing the same outfits twice.
The contemporary fit boasted a slim-fit blazer and crisp white trainers to strike a balance between comfort and style while also keeping up his smart demenour.
Body language expert Judi James believes that William’s new and improved style which has massively evolved over the years reflects his increasing confidence.
She picked up that not only has his fashion adapted and changed but also his facial hair, which she feels signifes a shift in attitude.