King's Guards: Uniforms
Commons · Question 27906 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Evans
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which industry experts have been consulted and which materials have been tested in considering replacing the bearskin King's Guard caps with a faux-fur alternative.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Sep 2026
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to using human made materials to replace natural fur where they provide a suitable, affordable and sustainable alternative. The Department continues to welcome submissions of test results, from a testing house acc...