Prince Harry May Have Inspired Prince William’s Casual New Look

Prince William surprised his fans this summer by sporting a new accessory: a beard. The Prince of Wales has always been demure and distinguished, but his beard gave him a slightly more assertive edge. Surprisingly, most royal fans loved it and thought it gave William a more laid-back look. But it’s interesting to note that another member of the family has always had a surprisingly similar beard: his brother, Prince Harry.

Prince William’s New Beard Looks A Lot Like Prince Harry’s

William and Harry haven’t always had a great relationship. The brothers have been on good terms over the years, and recently, rumors have it that William and Harry aren’t on speaking terms. William may be the future king, but Harry always had something William didn’t: a beard, until now.

Over the summer, William sported his new beard, which received rave reviews from fans. After the positive feedback, it seems like the beard is here to stay. But did it inspire William’s new look?

Harry has always had a beard. And besides, he was always the more laid-back and quiet brother during his time as a royal. Now that he’s gone, William has the chance to play both roles: the proper, sophisticated heir to the throne with a laid-back, relaxed side. It seems that in recent years, William and Kate have worked hard to be closer and more approachable, just as Harry always was when he was a member of the royal family. And while William will never admit it, it also seems like he took a cue from Harry when he decided to grow a beard.

Prince William and Prince Harry are not communicating

It remains to be seen whether Harry inspired William’s new beard, but one thing is for sure: The brothers don’t talk much. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the royal family in 2020 and have only returned a handful of times. The two haven’t been to the U.K. together since 2022, which is also reportedly the last time William and Harry spoke.

Harry and William have been at odds ever since Harry began giving bombshell interviews and revealing secrets about the royal family that weren’t previously known. But in a surprising twist, William’s social media team wished Harry a happy birthday in mid-September as Harry celebrated his 40th birthday. It was the first time the royal family had acknowledged Harry’s birthday since 2021. Perhaps William’s new beard is bringing them closer together.