Prince of Wales rocks a beard on his first post-summer engagement
Prince William rocked a beard today as he returned to royal duties after his summer break.
The Prince of Wales, 42, dedicated his first post-summer engagement to one of his most cherished causes as he visited the Homelessness: Reframed exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London.
The exhibition aims to bring to life the breadth and complexities of homelessness and aims to help the public to engage with, and better understand, the stories of those who have experienced the issue.
While there, the heir to the throne met with artists who have contributed newly commissioned pieces for the exhibition, alongside those with lived experience who have inspired some of the artwork.
And many royal fans will be delighted to see the return of his famous stubble after lusting for his facial hair in a good luck video for Team GB last month.
Prince William rocked a beard today as he returned to royal duties after his summer break
The Prince of Wales, 42, dedicated his first engagement back to one of his most cherished causes as he visited the Homelessness: Reframed exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London
Despite his rugged appearance, William was still smartly turned out in a formal suit and light blue shirt.
He was pictured in deep thought as he observed the exhibition, having been welcomed by Saatchi Gallery director Paul Foster.
Last month, royal fans were left delighted after Prince William appeared with the Princess of Wales to send a message to Team GB’s athletes.
Social media was quickly flooded with excited messages praising the couple – with many quite taken by William’s ‘rugged’ appearance.
Another added: ‘You (Kate and Will) both look amazing!!! Love the scruff Will and Catherine you look stunning!’
One user simply said it was ‘great to see Catherine and William again.’
In the short clip, Prince William stood by her side in the Instagram video and sported an unusually rugged look, with an unshaven appearance.
William looked rugged but smart in a formal suit as he met with the artists behind the exhibition
The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, to view Homelessness: Reframed
William brought his famous beard back for his first engagement after returning from summer break
The Prince of Wales, 42, dedicated his first engagement back to one of his most cherished causes
Last month, royal fans were left delighted after Prince William appeared with the Princess of Wales to send a message to Team GB’s athletes
Kate said: ‘From all of us watching at home congratulations to Team GB.’
The Prince of Wales, wearing an official blue Team GB top, then briefly added: ‘Well done to Team GB you’ve been an inspiration to us all.’
Created in collaboration between Homewards, Saatchi Gallery and Eleven Eleven Foundation, the exhibition displays works from artists in the UK and beyond, providing a powerful platform for those directly affected by homelessness to share their stories through art.
A central objective of the Homewards programme, which was launched by The Prince and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales in June 2023, is to change the narrative and challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes around homelessness.
