The Royal Family is in the news again, but for an unexpected reason: facial hair.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/royal-dress-code-rules-queen-elizabeth-kate-middleton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Family</a>'s last year has been challenging, with headlines always seeming to contain only upsetting news. However, this time around, the Royal Family is making headlines for a new, lighthearted reason: facial hair.
<a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/young-photos-prince-william" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prince William</a> is finally opening up about the buzz around his new beard, revealing that getting the royal stamp of approval took a bit of effort&mdash;especially from one particularly important critic: his daughter, Princess Charlotte.
<a href="https://people.com/princess-charlotte-flood-tears-prince-william-new-beard-8741868" target="_blank" rel="noopener">During a recent interview</a> on November 7, wrapping up his visit to Cape Town, South Africa, the Prince of Wales shared some humorous insight into his facial hair journey, as the look for him is something we've never seen before: A laid back, scruffy, messy look. While his debut beard has stirred multiple reactions from the public, it turns out the real critic was none other than Princess Charlotte.&nbsp;

Despite the year&rsquo;s difficulties, <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/prince-william-kate-middleton-cancer-duties" target="_blank" rel="noopener">William </a>emphasized his commitment to moving forward and trying new things &mdash;including the beard&mdash; which was definitely not everyone's favorite. Prince William confessed that his first attempt at growing a beard earlier this year didn&rsquo;t exactly go over well with his daughter, Charlotte.
Seeing her father with a whole new look sent the young girl into a puddle of tears, leaving Prince William with no other choice but to shave it off to appease Charlotte. However, still determined, William decided to try again, winning over his daughter with a bit of persistence. &ldquo;I grew it back and told her it&rsquo;d be alright this time,&rdquo; he <a href="https://people.com/princess-charlotte-flood-tears-prince-william-new-beard-8741868" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared.</a>
Persistence is key, even when it's as simple as a beard.&nbsp;

It might seem trivial to some that Prince William&rsquo;s beard has captured headlines, but for the royal family, even the simplest changes are scrutinized under the public lens. Nearly every move&mdash;down to a new grooming choice&mdash;draws attention, reflecting a reality where life under constant observation makes even the smallest choices notable events.
For many families, a beard might spark little more than a few comments at the dinner table, but for <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/rose-hanbury-statement-amid-prince-william-affair-rumors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prince William</a>, it has become an international talking point. Royal watchers can&rsquo;t resist the stories surrounding the young Princess Charlotte&rsquo;s reaction, who, like any child facing change, was reportedly a bit spooked by her dad&rsquo;s new look. The moment of father-daughter bonding has become a global conversation, reflecting the public's fascination with the personal moments of those often seen as larger than life.

Prince William. Getty Images.

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