The heir to the throne attended the Sovereign's Parade at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire, in his Wing Commander's Uniform for an officers' graduation ceremony.
Prince William sported his new beard in uniform for the first time as he undertook military duties on behalf of his father on Thursday.
‘Scraggly or patchy beards will not be accepted,’ a Ministry of Defence spokesman said at the time. A century-old ban was only lifted for the Army in March of this year. Prince William and his then-girlfriend Kate Middleton at the Central Flying School at RAF Cranwell where the royal received his RAF wings in a graduation ceremony, on April 11, 2008
Harry went on to stay at the Spencer’s ancestral home, Althorp, with Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, on the 27th anniversary of his mother’s death, leading to much conjecture about his closeness with the family, as opposed to the Windsors. William's outing comes after the royal described the end of the Princess of Wales's chemotherapy treatment as 'good news', but added his wife still has 'a long way to go'
He also delivered an address to the new officers on the parade ground, saying: 'We live in a time of change and uncertainty, and you, as the future of the Royal Air Force, are the ones who will ensure that we are able to adapt and face future threats.' In total 48 Royal Air Force Cadets graduated at the parade, alongside four International Officer Cadets from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan and Uganda. Graduates from the Commissioned Warrant Officers Course and Modular Initial Officer Training Course during the Sovereign's Parade
I am delighted to see so many family and friends here – I know their love and support will have been instrumental in getting you to this point. Whilst I didn’t graduate on this exact Parade Ground, I did graduate from flying training here so I know something about the celebrations that will come later, so I promise, I’ll only take a few minutes of your time!
I am delighted that those on parade today include graduates of the Commissioned Warrant Officers Course, men and women who have risen to the highest non-commissioned ranks, and have kept rising.
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