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William Quips He May Ditch Beard for Moustache
Prince William met with 1 Mercian Regiment soldiers to discuss their Estonia deployment, training, and challenges faced by about 40 female personnel in the 800-strong unit.
- On Thursday, Prince William visited the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment at Bulford Camp, Wiltshire, in his role as Colonel-in-Chief, arriving in full camouflage uniform and the regimental beret.
- The 1st Battalion returned last December from a six-month deployment to Estonia, contributing to NATO forces, after William previously visited the troops in the Baltic state last March to observe operations.
- William playfully suggested he might "maybe I should get rid of the beard and just have the moustache" after joking with officers about fashionable moustaches, while also discussing his support for Aston Villa with families.
- Engaging with female personnel, the Prince discussed Army challenges and the zero-tolerance USB policy introduced in 2022. Captain Maria Bell noted the course is "great," but emphasized more investment in education and training is necessary.
- These interactions reflect the Army's ongoing modernization, including the 2024 policy allowing full beards, which aims to align the service with the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy while improving recruitment.
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