William, the Action Prince

ROYAL fans say the Prince of Wales should now be referred to as "His Royal Hotness" instead of His Royal Highness.

- Emily Ferguson

William, 42, ditched his usual suit and tie for military uniform on a visit to the Welsh Guards yesterday combined and, with his new facial hair, the look caused quite a stir.

"Prince William is in the hottest era of his life," wrote one fan online.

Another admirer added: "Prince William looks so good in uniform." Fans gushed over the series of photos shared online, with many referring to the Prince as "His Royal Hotness".

In the two hours he spent with the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, William fired a sniper's rifle and machine gun and successfully hit his target each time. He also got involved with drone reconnaissance and mortar firing.