When Prince William debuted his new beard in August, a wave of fans praised his fresh look and encouraged him to keep his rugged look.
This great support seems to have played an important role in William’s decision to maintain his new style and even expand on it.
However, it’s not just his grooming habits that have evolved: William has also revamped his wardrobe in recent years, confidently showing off his new fashion choices.
Celebrity stylist Martine Alexander says: ‘This positive response has given William the confidence to be more contemporary with his style. “It looks like he’s taking on an age-appropriate look and it’s great to see.”
The Prince of Wales could easily have been mistaken for a James Bond contender when he arrived at the Centrepoint Awards, wearing a dark navy velvet tuxedo and showing off his now iconic beard.
William at the NFL Foundation, dressed in a fitted jacket, shirt and chinos, with a pair of stylish white sneakers.
During a recent visit to the NFL Foundation, William opted for a contemporary ensemble, consisting of a fitted jacket, shirt and chinos, finished off with a pair of white Russell & Bromley sneakers.
Her relaxed ensemble struck the ideal balance between comfort and style while maintaining a chic look. The white sneakers, in particular, caused quite a stir in the locker room.
Martine says: ‘A fitted jacket and open shirt create a younger look. The cropped length of the chinos makes the look more modern and contemporary.’
Interestingly, William’s relaxed look reflected the type of elegant, simple outfit his wife, Kate, might choose for a casual engagement.
“When Kate is in a sporty environment, she is very relaxed but still smart and casual and always opts for sneakers and skinny jeans,” Martine notes. “William has potentially taken inspiration from Kate’s style, to make it a little more contemporary and modern.”
Body language expert Judi James believes William’s evolving style reflects his growing confidence, and his choice of footwear signifies a change in attitude.
She says: “William’s recent change of style and his much less cautious and less formal body language seem to indicate both a growing confidence in terms of his accession to the throne and perhaps an update in his priorities since the illnesses of Kate and her father. “. .
‘The white sneakers seem symbolic of William’s recent change in attitude when he is working. “Some of his signs of inherent shyness have diminished and, as a result, he seems happy to be more immersed and more relaxed.”
Judi James believes William’s evolving style reflects his growing confidence
William’s relaxed appearance reflects the type of elegant, simple outfit his wife, Kate, might choose for a casual engagement (pictured in October 2023).
When William debuted his new beard in August, it sparked a wave of reactions from fans, with many praising his new look and encouraging him to keep up the look.
William is believed to have been working with stylist Natasha Archer, responsible for creating some of his wife Kate’s most iconic outfits.
At the recent Centrepoint Awards, a homeless charity of which he is a patron, the Prince appeared dapper in a navy velvet tuxedo jacket with contrast satin lapels.
Keeping his beloved beard, he completed the look with fitted black pants, a white shirt and a classic bow tie.
Another notable outfit was William’s appearance at the D-Day commemoration at Omaha Beach in Normandy, where he was impeccably dressed in a custom-made black suit, paired with John Lobb Oxford shoes, his Army Air Corps striped tie and military medals.
The next day he looked elegant in a morning suit at the wedding of Olivia Henson and the Duke of Westminster, which took place at Chester Cathedral.
On other occasions, William and Kate have harmonized their fashion choices. For example, when Kate wore a burgundy polka dot dress during an engagement in Southport, William complemented her look with a sweater in the same shade.
Judi suggests that William’s children George, Charlotte and Louis may also have influenced his style decisions.
She says: “William has three children who are reaching the age where they often make comments or jokes about any old-fashioned dad clothes and begin to quietly revolutionize his appearance, especially as he seems to have been spending more time with them recently. .’
William is believed to have been working with stylist Natasha Archer, responsible for creating some of his wife Kate’s (pictured in October) most iconic outfits.
Body language expert Judi James suggests that William’s children George, Charlotte and Louis could have influenced his style decisions (pictured in October).
Prince William, second from the left in the back row, is not afraid to let loose during the opening Champions League match between his team Aston Villa and Bayern Munich earlier this month.
As William adjusts to his new role within the royal family, his path to becoming king has no doubt contributed to his growing sense of self-confidence.
Judi explains: “His approach to the throne might have created pressure as his responsibilities increased, but the pressure and stress will often decrease as the feeling of control increases, making William’s recent departures seem to imply that he feels more in control of himself.” fate as a member of royalty than when he had to answer to his grandmother and father.
‘William has feared being too spontaneous or even “on target” with his body language for most of his life thanks to the way he witnessed his mother’s life turn into a soap opera, but now he seems more confident with the press.
‘You could have seen how you can open up a little without provoking rabid scrutiny and retain an element of privacy so that your family can have a more normal life.
‘Perhaps the key quality shown with this more relaxed and open body language is that slowly learned confidence. Much of the criticism in your life comes from your own immediate family group, and perhaps you will finally see, feel and appreciate the strong support and affection you can enjoy from the public.’