Catherine admitted that she finds Prince William’s beard quite exciting.

Prince William decided to change his look, and this did not go unnoticed. The heir to the throne, along with his wife Kate Middleton, attended a social event over the weekend. On Sunday, they participated in Remembrance Day. William, together with his father King Charles III, laid wreaths. Meanwhile, Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, were watching the ceremony from the Buckingham Palace balcony. The women were engaged in conversation, and lip-reading expert Nicola Hollings was able to decipher what they were talking about.

Sophie couldn’t help but notice Prince William’s new look, as he hadn’t shaved his beard since August. «Do you like his beard?» asked the Duchess to Kate. «I find it quite exciting,» Kate replied, unable to hide the smile on her face. Sophie also expressed her support for the Princess, who began her battle with cancer earlier this year. Kate had completed chemotherapy and won her fight. «I’m glad you’re feeling better now,» said the Duchess of Edinburgh.

Body language expert Judy James joined the discussion of Kate and William’s personal life. She evaluated the photos of the couple taken last weekend. «Kate and William can’t keep their hands off each other. They’ll be much more open in showing the strength of their love in the future,» says Judy. The photographers captured moments where the couple had their hands on each other’s waist. «They are showing mutual support, protection, and affection,» added James.

Prince William himself is thrilled with his new look. He had wanted to grow facial hair for a long time, but royal protocol had prevented him from doing so. He once had an argument with his brother, Prince Harry, over his beard, and William insisted that Harry shave it off. However, Queen Elizabeth allowed her grandson to keep his facial hair, which enraged Prince William, Diana’s eldest son.