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Buckingham Palace Guards may lose bearskin hats

The traditional bearskin helmets worn by guardsmen on duty at Buckingham Palace could disappear after almost 200 years under plans being considered by the Government.

Baroness Taylor, the minister for defence procurement, will meet representatives from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) this week to discuss the idea of having the 18-inch helmets, worn by Guards regiments on ceremonial duty at the royal residence, made from synthetical materials.

The Ministry of Defence is said to be open to the idea, provided any alternative can be worn in all weathers. Peta has now enlisted a host of anti-fur fashion designers, including Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood, to create a new helmet.
Read entire article at Telegraph