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The fuzzy-faced, folkish worshippers of the polytheist belief system have surged in numbers in recent years - and are tipped to continue growing in number after an Army ban on beards was lifted.
The army's most senior non-commissioned officer told troops that their beards will be subject to review and that crucially, they must be kept neat. Only a 'full set beard' will be permitted.
British Army soldiers and officers will finally be allowed to grow a full beard after King Charles gave his approval, allowing military chiefs to end the more than 100-year ban. Head of the Army General Sir Patrick Sanders decided that its policy should be overhauled after a survey of serving and reservist troops showed an 'overwhelming majority'…
Soldiers in the SAS and SBS will be allowed to keep their beards under new rules Traditionally the forces had to be clean shaven when returning from operations Army personnel are required to be clean shaven when in parade uniform Director of Special Forces changed rules for SAS, SBS and supporting regiments Prince Harry sported a beard while in uniform after having left the military