Prince Harry completes final act for military comrades as SAS adopts new rule
However, under the new rules they will be able to keep the same so-called “hench” look when wearing parade uniform for special occasions and when taking part in routine duties in barracks. Land forces have been under enormous pressure to change strict facial hair rules since the Duke of Sussex flouted them. He first showed off his beard on return from operations in Afghanistan, where soldiers deployed on long-range patrols in the Helmand area could avoid shaving to save water. But he later kept his facial hair on ceremonial duties, most notably after replacing his grandfather, Prince Phil...
Source: express.co.uk