Members of the royal family adhere to a strict protocol that also affects their appearance. For instance, the men of the British royal family are always clean-shaven. However, Prince William recently surprised the public by appearing with a beard.

The Prince and Princess of Wales appeared in a social media clip to celebrate the end of the Paris Olympics. They took a break from their summer vacation to congratulate Team GB on their achievements.

While many famous faces like Snoop Dogg and David Beckham were featured in the video, William, 42, stole the spotlight with his new beard. Princess Catherine, who is currently battling cancer, accompanied him.

William and Kate have been enjoying their summer time off with their three children — Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.

People can’t stop talking about William’s relaxed new look. “I had to watch that again, just to see William’s stubble — wowza!” commented a fan. “Pardon me ladies…I need to cool down. Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of facial stubble,” added another.

One wrote, “Great to Catherine again, and William unshaved haha, it’s been years since we’ve seen that, what a sight!” Another added, “William with a tan and a beard!!!! 😍” “I had to watch that again, just to see William’s stubble — wowza! 🙌 … and I’m waaaaaay too old to be writing that!” someone noted. “What a sight!” another commenter summed it up.

The royal family, especially Princess Catherine, is currently under the scrutiny of the entire world. A recent scandal erupted over a portrait of Kate, which sparked widespread outrage.