The bearskin caps worn by soldiers outside Buckingham Palace now cost more than £2,000 each, figures from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) show. The cost of the ceremonial caps, made from the fur of ...

Peta argue using real fur is a financial and ethical issue, while the MoD say no alternative meets their requirements The bearskin caps worn by soldiers outside Buckingham Palace now cost more ...

The cost of the bearskin caps worn by soldiers outside Buckingham Palace has risen by 30 per cent in a year, according to recent figures. The King’s Guards' caps made from the real fur of black ...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) admits it is 'open' to exploring fake fur alternatives as traditional bearskin caps worn by the King's Guard are revealed to cost more than £2,000 each.

The MoD acknowledged the rising costs, explaining that the increase—from £1,560 per cap in 2022 to £2,040 in 2023—was due to changes in "contractual arrangements" for sourcing the fur.