Petition · past parliament
Allow all British Armed Forces personnel to have a beard if they so wish.
Closed
2,857 signatures
What the petition asks
Members of the British army and airforce are required to be cleanly shaved. This is a dated rule with no relevance in modern day society.
Those serving in the navy are allowed to grow beards. Furthermore, Prince Harry has been seen on numerous occasions including his wedding wearing military uniform and sporting a beard.
Timeline
| 24 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Nov 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,857
Status
Closed
Opened
24 May 2018
Closed
24 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.