The world has recently bid farewell to Prince Philip, who is hanging up his public appearance boots after decades of rigorous ‘declaring things open’ work.

That means no more gaffes like THIS, but I think we’ll all survive

So let’s move on to Prince Haakon, the Crown Prince of Norway, who had a little fun during the joint 80th birthday celebration for his parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja.

You guys ready? Hold on to your socks:

No, stop it! Hilarity ensues.

More from the Telegraph:

He disappeared during the gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo before returning to the table alongside Queen Silvia of Sweden sporting a new look.

Photographer Heiko Junge, who was in attendance, revealed the prince shaved off his beard “as part of the entertainment during the gala dinner”, Hello! reports.

Consider us entertained. Cancel the live music, send the chefs home, the oke has shaved his beard off and we are shook.

What a time to be alive.

[source:telegraph]