The Princess of Wales delighted Irish Guardsmen and their families with a rare and candid comment about Prince William's beard during a St Patrick's Day celebration at Wellington Barracks on Monday.
Kate joined the soldiers in the Sergeants' Mess after generously putting money behind the bar for them to enjoy the occasion.
© Getty ImagesDressed elegantly in a bottle-green coat and matching hat, accessorised with the Irish Guards' gold shamrock brooch, she engaged in a lighthearted conversation with attendees.
During the gathering, the Princess was asked about her family’s living arrangements and shared that they had moved from London to Windsor for more space.
"We are in Windsor at the moment," she explained. "We were in London but moved there for more green space. It's close enough to London, not too far away."
© Getty ImagesHowever, it was her comment about Prince William's facial hair that caught everyone's attention.
While chatting with section commanders in the bar, Kate addressed the future King's beard, hinting at her uncertainty about how long he would keep the look.
© Getty"These trends come and go," she mused. "I was saying to my husband, I'm not sure how long he's going to keep his for."
William has sported a beard at various points over the years, most notably during his time in the armed forces. It wasn't until November 2024 that William started to rock more facial hair.
The comment comes shortly after Prince William's former communications secretary, Jason Knauf, discussed the beard during a special episode of 60 Minutes Australia. Watch the moment below...
"I love it. I think it's great," he stated. "But I've talked to him about it or tried to talk to him about it. He's like, 'It's here. I have a beard. No further conversation.'"
When asked if Kate was a fan of the beard, he added: "If she didn't like it, it wouldn't be there. I could tell you that!"
