HAIR TO THE THRONE: Prince William rocks a beard in video with Kate as pair congratulate Team GB ahead of Olympics closing ceremony. The royals praised the ‘immense dedication, heart and passion’ of the athletes… See more

PRINCE William rocked a beard in a new video with Princess Kate as the couple thanked Team GB ahead of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.

The royal pair’s clip – 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

The closing ceremony included a showstopping appearance by Hollywood star Tom Cruise.

Team GB’s impressive haul saw the likes of Keely Hodgkinson, Tom Pidcock and Alex Yee win gold, while Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Josh Kerr and Adam Peaty picked up agonising silver medals in a heroic campaign.

Kate and William’s post said: “Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey!

“Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us all so 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, then adds: “Well done with all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”

The royal couple shot their portion of the video in what appears to be the garden of their home, Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate.