PRINCE William rocked a beard in a new video with Princess Kate as the couple congratulated Team GB ahead of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
The clip of the royal duo – shared across their social media channels this evening – also features the likes of Snoop Dogg, David Beckham and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, but Wills’ rugged look is all fans can focus on.
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The closing ceremony – which takes place now – is expected to include a spectacular appearance by Hollywood star Tom Cruise.
Team GB’s impressive result saw Keely Hodgkinson, Tom Pidcock and Alex Yee win gold, while Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Josh Kerr and Adam Peaty claimed agonizing silver medals in a heroic campaign.
Kate and William’s post read: “Well done @TeamGB what an incredible journey!
“All athletes demonstrated immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us very proud!
“Here’s to celebrating every triumph at @Paris2024 and looking forward to more from @ParalympicsGB later in the summer.”
In the video, Kate, seen in a striped top, says: “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.”
William, wearing a Team GB shirt, adds: “Congratulations on everything you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”
The royal couple filmed their portion of the video in the garden while on break from royal duties, with the Prince of Wales sporting a more rugged appearance with a thick beard on his face.
And fans quickly noticed her new appearance.
One commented: ‘Forgive me ladies… I need to calm down. Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of stubble.’
Another added: “Oh William.”
And a third said: “THE BEARD?!”
A fourth said: “I love the beard – it’s really suits you.”
Snoop Dogg began and ended the video wearing a half-and-half blue and white blazer alongside a red and white scarf.
The rapper opened the video with “greetings, loved ones” and ended with the words “thank you Great Britain, on behalf of the great Snoop Dogg, the prince and his lovely wife”.
Beckham said: “Hey Team GB, we’re so proud of you. Congratulations.”
Some of the others who appeared in the video include former swimmer Rebecca Adlington, former track and field athlete Ennis-Hill, former middle-distance runner Dame Kelly Holmes, presenter and author Greg James and TV presenter Emma Willis.
King Charles also welcomed the contestants, saying he and his wife Queen Camilla are “sending our warmest congratulations.”
He thanked France for hosting and said the couple was looking forward to the Paralympics.
The Prime Minister is among the other high-profile figures who congratulated Team GB athletes today.
Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, formerly Twitter: “To all our incredible @TeamGB athletes and support staff, congratulations.
“You are bringing home more than just medals. You have inspired a new generation of athletes and at the same time entertained a nation. Thank you.”
GB MEDALS
Great Britain finished the Paris Olympic Games with 65 medals – the same number won in London 2012 and the second best record on foreign soil – with only the United States (126) and China (91) winning more.
But Team GB won eight fewer gold medals than in Tokyo three years ago, and fell 13 short of the 27 won at Rio 2016.
A final return of 14 golds, 22 silvers and 29 bronzes saw Great Britain slip to seventh place in the medals table – its lowest position since finishing 10th in Athens 2004 – and third best European country, behind hosts France and the Netherlands.
Traditional Olympic sports such as athletics, cycling and swimming returned medals, while rowing banished Tokyo’s nightmare to win three gold medals in a strong regatta.
But newer sports such as skateboarding, taekwondo and trampolining have also enjoyed success, while Team GB won its first medals in sport climbing.
Team GB has already begun planning for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, securing Stanford University as its exclusive staging ground.
King Charles praises competitors at the end of the Paris Olympics
The King sent a message to mark the end of the Paris Olympics, congratulating the competitors and describing them as “an inspiration”.
Charles’ statement was released ahead of the closing ceremony on Sunday night.
The King’s message reads: “My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from Team GB and across the Commonwealth, on their many outstanding successes at the Paris Olympic Games.
“Their achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true courage and hard work over many years, polished in recent weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the best tradition of the Games.
“For those who missed out on the biggest prizes, they certainly did not fall short of the pride they also generated for their nations.
“As we thank France for hosting such a wonderful tournament and look ahead to the Paralympic Games ahead, I can only say that you have all been an inspiration.”
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