King's Guards: Uniforms
Commons · Question 124524 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Yasmin Qureshi
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in developing King’s Guard’s hats made of faux-fur.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 20 Apr 2026
The Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the standards required to provide an effective replacement for bearskin ceremonial caps. However, the Ministry of Defence remains committed to finding a synthetic alternative and con...