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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' felt soldiers should be allowed beards.
The army's most senior non-commissioned officer announced that the change will be coming in immediately, meaning those wishing to stop shaving over the Easter break will have time to grow out their facial hair.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Carney 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 and the length must be between Grade 1 (2.5mm) and Grade 8 (25.5mm or one inch), according to the new policy.
It will need to be 'trimmed off the cheekbones and neck' and there must be 'no patchy or uneven growth' and 'no exaggerated colours'.
Beards are permitted for some military positions on parade, including Pioneer Sergeants (pictured)
In a four-minute video outlining the new regulations, WO1 Carney warned soldiers: 'Our standards can't drop.
'The Army has a reputation for professionalism and a smart turnout, with our allies and with the British public.
'We must maintain that reputation by
