Prince William's closest shave yet

A freshly shaved Prince William. Photo / Getty

Prince William has embraced his receding hairline and gone for a new, tightly-cropped cut.

A former fan of longer tufts on top, the Prince showed off his new shave as he attended a Sunday morning church service in Sandringham in the UK with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and his grandmother, the Queen.

Until now, Prince William sported a longer crop. Photo / Getty

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As is often the case, it's a physical trait that runs in the family. The Prince's brother, Harry, and their father, Prince Charles, also suffer from balding.

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