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Prince Harry needs his beard the way Kate Middleton needs her perfectly coiffed blowout [2] — we just can't see it any other way! As the countdown for the highly anticipated royal wedding [3] dwindles, people are doing everything in their power to speculate about Meghan Markle [4]'s look, all the way down to what perfume she'll wear [5]. Meanwhile, we're here wondering if Prince Harry will shave his beard for the big day — and not-so-secretly hoping he doesn't.
On May 19, it's believed that Harry will wear his military uniform [6] from his time in the Armed Forces. Although he's no longer a serving member, Esquire reports that the British Army [7] "rules do not allow beards," and one historian has told the Press Association he'll have to shave for the nuptials [8]. But as we all know, Harry is keen on breaking protocol [9] and doing things on his own terms, so whatever we previously thought about a beard and a uniform, let's reconsider for the rebellious royal.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Express that he believes Prince Harry will remain scruffy [10]. "I'm sure Prince Harry, who has worn a beard for some time, will keep it for the wedding," he told the publication. "There is no protocol whatever regarding this. It depends on the fashions which periodically change . . . Harry will undoubtedly wear his."
Here's to hoping Prince Harry keeps his beard for his wedding day. I mean, he had it for Thursday's rehearsal [11], which has to be a sign, right?!
