The Army has overturned a beard ban for the first time in a century, with soldiers now allowed to grow facial hair. According to the Telegraph, the new policy has come into effect from today, so that soldiers on leave over the Easter weekend will have time to grow a beard while away from work. General Sir Patrick Sanders, the head of the Army, took the decision that “the appearance policy will change”. The King, who is Commander in Chief, then proceeded to sign off on the decision. The decision came following a survey of both serving and reservist troops. The survey findings showed an “overwhe…