Princess Charlotte backed to support Prince William's major change after 'confusion'

The now-familiar beard has been displayed throughout the festive and New Year period, most notably during the Royal Families walk to St Mary's Magdalene.

Prince William, 42, spoke on his daughter's initial response to his facial hair during a candid interview when visiting South Africa last November.

He said: "Well Charlotte didn't like it the first time.

"I got floods of tears, the first one I got tears, so I have to shave it off. And then I grew it back."

"I thought, hang on a second, and I convinced her it was going to be okay".

Jack Miles, owner of Revyv Hair, explained that the change for Charlotte would have been a shock.

He exclusively told GB News: "Change is difficult for everyone.

"Children don't expect change at a younger age, so with him having a beard it would had been a shock, but I think Charlotte would have been able to get over it.

"Normal people dye their hair, they get it cut, they grow it out and guys shave and let their beard grow so I think it's normal for Charlotte to be confused."

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The Prince of Wales has said he wants to use his royal role differently from his predecessors and make it relevant to a new generation.

During his South Africa trip, William said: "I can only describe what I'm trying to do, and that's I'm trying to do it differently and I'm trying to do it for my generation."

"And to give you more an understanding around it, I'm doing it with maybe a smaller R in the royal, if you like, that's maybe a better way of saying it."

Miles praised William's new approach, he explained: "I do feel like a minor change like growing a beard helps bridge the gap to him becoming more relatable and familiar to the public."