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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'…
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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...