Prince Harry's Royal Wedding Beard Is the Ultimate Vote for Formal Facial Hair
Lauren Valenti
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Prince Harry's Royal Wedding Beard Is the Ultimate Vote for Formal Facial Hair
At his royal nuptials, Prince Harry's scruff was a break from tradition per longstanding rules in Britain's military.
Leading up to Prince Harry's royal nuptials to Meghan Markle today, many, from Twitter users to etiquette experts, weighed in on whether or not he would shave his face for the big event. But, as the groom made his way to the ceremony at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle clad in his military garb, he revealed his ginger beard was still fully intact, framing his famous grin as it has for the past five years.
A captain in the British Royal Army, Prince Harry’s decision to keep his scruff, albeit neatly trimmed for the occasion, is a break from tradition per longstanding rules in Britain's military that state troops in uniform cannot wear a beard. But it’s not the first time he's done so in his Blues and Royals uniform, and it's unlikely it will be the last. After all, for men at formal events, especially the red carpet, sporting overgrowth is a burgeoning beauty trend, equal parts individual and modern. Not only did the Duke of Sussex look refreshingly like himself on this memorable day, but his laid-back trim also played perfectly well with his bride's uniquely loose and low chignon. Leave it to British royal family's resident rebel to lead the charge for wedding day whiskers with the whole world watching.
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