Prince Harry previously revealed that his younger brother Prince William was jealous of him in the lead up to his wedding to Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Prince William was spotted standing next to Prince Harry on the special day.
However, Prince Harry claims that he and his brother had a major disagreement before the wedding. Just like when Prince William married Kate, Duchess Kate, the Duke of Sussex wore a military uniform to his wedding. However, while Harry was allowed to keep his beard, William was not. According to the military’s dress code, Prince Harry was required to be clean-shaven while wearing the Blues and Royals frock coat uniform.
However, Prince Harry received special permission from the Queen to grow a beard on his big day. According to Harry, this made William furious.
“He hated the idea of me enjoying the privileges he denied me.”
Writing about Beard Gate in his controversial memoir Spare, Harry said: It’s not even a small question. Some thought the beard was a clear violation of protocol and long-standing norms, especially since I married in military uniform. Beards were prohibited in the British Army. ”
Prince Harry said Prince William was “furious” when he found out his brother had been given permission. According to Harry, William yelled, “You put her in an uncomfortable position, Harold! She had no choice but to say yes.”
Harry said the disagreement lasted for more than a week and worsened when William asked him to shave his beard. Speaking of William’s frustration, Harry said: “For the love of God, Willie, why is this so important to you? Because I wasn’t allowed to keep a beard.” Ta. Oh, that’s right, after he came back from a special forces mission, Willie had a beard and someone told him, “Be a good boy and run with me and shave.” . He was being denied as a perk. ”
According to new regulations in March 2024, soldiers in the British Army can now grow beards as long as they are well-groomed. Prince William was also spotted growing a beard in August and is believed to be keeping it, much to the delight of his fans.
