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Jan 07 2009 04:19 PM ET

Prince William: Clean-Shaven, Rested and Ready to Fly

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Call him The Fresh-Faced Prince of the Air as Prince William gets a new look while embarking on a new life training to pilot rescue helicopters. The prince, 26, arrived back in London after a romantic trip to the seclusion of the Scottish highlands with girlfriend Kate Middleton Tuesday, sparking a new round of impending engagement rumors. And gone was the beard that he grew before Christmas. The news of William’s clean-shaven return to London came as he and his brother, Prince Harry, 24, announced at the same time that they have now been given their own office by their granny, Queen Elizabeth II. William is set to be in London for some royal work and then starts training as a Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot later this month. This month also sees Harry beginning two-and-a-half years of training to fly British army helicopters.The princely pair’s training will even mean that they are stationed at the same base at some point in the year. Tell us: What do you think of Prince William’s shaving off his beard? Do you prefer him clean-shaven? — Simon Perry

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he looks the exact same to me; like as if nothing has changed.

- Cary on January 7th, 2009

I liked the beard better.

- Trisha on January 7th, 2009

I loved the beard – He should have kept it a while longer

- Jan Morrell on January 7th, 2009

I think he looks more handsome without a beard. It did not suit him at all.

- angelika on January 7th, 2009

with the beard he look kind of older, but with out the beard he looks his age.. he should not try to grow up to fast.

- Faith on January 7th, 2009

he takes my breath away….

- Elda on January 8th, 2009

with out the beard he looks hotter

- monicha on January 8th, 2009

that is an older picture. taken a few months ago. note what he’s wearing on his lapel.
I liked the beard, but of course the Air Force won’t allow them.
Maybe you could have used a new pic for example the one splashed all over the british tabloids with his glasses on and beardless. he’s good looking either way. good luck on his training.

- brenda on January 8th, 2009

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