UK Army lifts ban on soldiers wearing beards. King Carlos III, head of the Armed Forces, gives his permission to the new rule.

The cut must be “clean and neat” and will be subject to permanent review. No scandalous sideburns, goatees, or flashy dyes will be allowed. The debate about beards in the military has been going on for many years, and has been subject to historical or personal exceptions. During the Crimean War, in the mid-19th century, the mustache and beard became a symbol of bravery and resistance.