Poll: Should Prince Harry Have To Shave His Beard For The Royal Wedding?
While Meghan Markle's dress choice has been the subject of much speculation ahead of Saturday's royal wedding, a debate is also raging over the outfit that will be worn by her husband-to-be.
Questions have been raised over whether Prince Harry, who has sported a beard for the past five years, should be allowed to do so while wearing a military uniform.
Prince Harry served in the military for ten years as part of the Army's Royal Horse Guards and Royal Dragoons, which merged to become the Blues and Royals.
Army rules do not allow beards, however, unless there are extraordinary circumstances such as skin conditions or religious considerations.
It has been reported, however, that the Prince will instead wear the Royal Marines' ceremonial uniform, as a sign of respect to the Corps that he succeeded his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, as Captain-General of in December.
The only problem: Royal Marines aren't allowed beards either.
It's thought, however, that the Prince's stubble might be safe as he is no longer a serving officer, meaning military rules might not apply to him.
One way the Royal could maintain protocol would be to wear his honorary Royal Navy uniform, having been appointed Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving in 2006.
Full beards have always been allowed in the Navy as long as permission is sought and granted and the sailor can grow a 'full set,' that is, a full beard covering the whole jawline, joined to a moustache.
Navy members are then instructed to keep their beard, once approved, for at least six months.
We want to know what you think the Prince should do though - have your say in our poll below:
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