Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry (C) speaks with athletes at the Invictus Games at the Lee Valley athletics stadium in north London September 11, 2014. The games, which will run from September 10-14, is an international sporting event for wounded servicemen and women from 13 countries. Reuters/Neil Hall

Prince Harry has been spending the past two months in Africa to work on some conservation projects with Namibia. The royal bachelor has reportedly been out of the spotlight for six weeks, so it came as a surprise to finally see him sporting a new look. Prince Harry has grown a beard and fans reportedly think the look suits the royal well.

In the photo shared by the African Conservation Experience website, the prince could be seen posing with some volunteers and a couple of rhinos during his visit to South Africa’s Khulula Care For Wild on Aug. 7. Fans instantly noticed the royal’s new look and complimented him on his beard.

One Twitter user named LaVita Brooks called Prince Harry’s facial hair as “ginger beard” while another admirer named Angel b thought the 30-year-old looks “so sexy and hot” with the beard.

Readers from People magazine also complimented Prince Harry, calling him “hot,” while another fan said he has grown into a “very sexy young man” with his scruffy look.

Now Magazine also shared a photo of the prince with more volunteers during his visit to the conservation centre for rhinoceros. Prince Harry reportedly enjoyed his tour at the centre. He spent hours talking to the volunteers and learned about the facility’s dedication to conserve the rhinos, especially its care for those orphaned. The Khulula Care for Wild currently houses more than 20 rhinos between the ages of two months and two and a half years.

Prince Harry also had a hands-on experience with the rhinos. The prince fed some of the animals and even got to walk around the grounds with one of the baby rhinos named Warren, according to the African Conservation Experience’s website.

Mr. Pohamba Shifeta, Namibia’s Minister for Environment and Tourism, told People that the fifth-in-line to the British throne is truly dedicated to the welfare of the natural wildlife. "He is really interested in the conversation of our biodiversity. He is passionate about conservation,” he said.

Prince Harry has reportedly been active in bringing awareness about the importance of the natural wildlife. He has participated in various anti-poaching campaigns, including the conservation of the elephants.

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