Thursday, March 13, 2003

ROYAL GUARDS HAVE INCORRECT HATS

Military officials are looking for alternatives to the traditional bearskin helmet worn by the Sovereign's Foot Guards for ceremonial occasions. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking a suitable artificial fibre following complaints from animal rights campaigners. The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) says it is not necessary to use real skins. But the MoD said attempts to find a alternative have so far been unsuccessful. The foot-high bearskins are worn with the ceremonial scarlet tunics by the Grenadier, Welsh, Irish, Scots and Coldstream Guards regiments.
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